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DDG 839J

1986 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,187 mi
Last recorded20,187 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 MG B56,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 839J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 20,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2008 19,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 19,632 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,408 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 19,408 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 19,088 miles

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

battery insecure

slight wear in o/s/front inner track rod end

Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,088 miles

battery insecure

slight wear in o/s/front inner track rod end

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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DDG 839J is a 1986 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,306 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 DDG 839J, 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 40 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 DDG 839J registered?

DDG 839J is a 1986 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1986.

Is DDG 839J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDG 839J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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