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HAD 505V

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

564 mi
Last recorded564 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 505V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 564 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure and cracked (1.1.A.3a)

Rear front brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes coated in under seal

Pass 14 Apr 2011 272 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 272 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside rusting

Fail 31 Mar 2010 99,832 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,276 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 96,276 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 93,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 91,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 91,801 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 505V is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 505V, 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

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What year was HAD 505V registered?

HAD 505V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is HAD 505V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 505V shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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