CarVerify

Free Car Check

TNW 251R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,733 mi
Last recorded2,733 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNW 251R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 2,733 miles

All 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2022 2,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2017 2,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 2,096 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2014 1,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 250 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 20 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TNW 251R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNW 251R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TNW 251R?

You can check the full history of TNW 251R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TNW 251R registered?

TNW 251R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1977.

Is TNW 251R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNW 251R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TNW 251R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TNW 251R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.