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DGL 86V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGL 86V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,085 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,244 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,278 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 66,277 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,873 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,483 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,030 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,030 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,720 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,048 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,447 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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DGL 86V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 DGL 86V, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DGL 86V?

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What year was DGL 86V registered?

DGL 86V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is DGL 86V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGL 86V shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DGL 86V have outstanding finance?

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