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HAD 501V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,346 mi
Last recorded37,346 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 501V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,372 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 36,362 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 35,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seepage from axle hub area

Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 34,046 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,405 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 33,405 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,956 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,241 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,024 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 30,024 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,169 miles

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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HAD 501V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 HAD 501V, 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 47 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 HAD 501V?

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What year was HAD 501V registered?

HAD 501V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 29 August 1979.

Is HAD 501V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 501V shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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