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HAD 659L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,348 mi
Last recorded36,348 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 659L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 36,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 36,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 35,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 35,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 35,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,235 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,854 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 55,854 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 55,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 54,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 May 2014 53,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damp around steering rack slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,614 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damp around steering rack slightly

Pass 26 May 2012 49,704 miles

Coolant leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

steering rack slightlt damp

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 659L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 HAD 659L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAD 659L registered?

HAD 659L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is HAD 659L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 659L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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