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DPD 600J

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,066 mi
Last recorded12,066 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 600J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,066 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Aug 2017 10,480 miles

Nearside Handbrake effort

Pass 23 Jun 2016 9,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 7,594 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 2,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 1,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 99,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,514 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 99,045 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 99,045 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 96,302 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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DPD 600J is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 DPD 600J, 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 45 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 DPD 600J registered?

DPD 600J is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is DPD 600J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPD 600J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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