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TWH 250T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,249 mi
Last recorded70,249 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWH 250T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 70,249 miles

Central All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 67,395 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 67,395 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,066 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,302 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,302 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 62,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,866 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,542 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 60,542 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,968 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front propshaft bolts loose

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,593 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 59,593 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
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TWH 250T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWH 250T, 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 48 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 TWH 250T?

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What year was TWH 250T registered?

TWH 250T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TWH 250T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWH 250T shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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