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DJI 8721

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 8721
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,088 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hazard switch faulty

nearside and offside front lower kingpins slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,088 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking hose above rear axle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hazard switch faulty

nearside and offside front lower kingpins slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,181 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,835 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,799 miles

both front lower kingpins slight lift

handbrake travel long

Fail 12 Mar 2015 81,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower kingpins slight lift

handbrake travel long

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,383 miles

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

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,511 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,560 miles

both front lower king pins slight lift

Fail 17 Mar 2011 74,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front lower king pins slight lift

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,375 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,818 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear pimion oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2008 68,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear pimion oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,555 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 66,555 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 65,250 miles

some lift offside king pin

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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DJI 8721 is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DJI 8721, 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 DJI 8721?

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What year was DJI 8721 registered?

DJI 8721 is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DJI 8721 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJI 8721 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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