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DJB 600D

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,324 mi
Last recorded87,324 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 600D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,324 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 87,323 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected radio wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,899 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 83,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,300 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,300 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,300 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front exhaust support bolt missing

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

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

Nearside centre exhaust support broken

Offside Front Upper suspension rubber split

Offside Front floor stiffener weakened by corrosion

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front wheel balancing weights are rubbing on the track rod end as the wheel is rotated

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,506 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,517 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r h/brake foot brake low reading

Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,123 miles

rust & welded patches in various places

sills corroding

slight play o/s king pin

some bushes starting to wear

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rust & welded patches in various places

sills corroding

slight play o/s king pin

some bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 May 2008 73,923 miles

full beam tell tale not working

oil leaks

parking brake travel very long

rust, corrosion & welded patches

slight (thrust) play in offside front kingpins

Fail 22 May 2008 73,923 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full beam tell tale not working

oil leaks

parking brake travel very long

rust, corrosion & welded patches

slight (thrust) play in offside front kingpins

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,524 miles

rust & corrosion various places

slight deterioration in various suspension bushes

underside covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,523 miles

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rust & corrosion in various places

slight deterioration in various suspension bushes

underside covered in underseal

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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DJB 600D is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJB 600D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DJB 600D registered?

DJB 600D is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is DJB 600D safe to buy?

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