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BB 333

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,294 mi
Last recorded37,294 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB 333
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 37,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / Downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 38,492 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fog lamps fitted but not working

Fail 6 Apr 2022 36,873 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fog lamps fitted but not working

Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,891 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 34,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,387 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both upper and lower trunnions slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well surface corrosion. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamps fitted, no switch visible.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 34,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both upper and lower trunnions slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well surface corrosion. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamps fitted, no switch visible.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

external fog lamps fitted,

Fail 6 Mar 2019 34,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.33% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

external fog lamps fitted,

Pass 3 Mar 2018 32,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,915 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroding.

slight blow front exhaust.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,029 miles

OSF TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,668 miles

Clutch pedal return spring broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F brake pads wearing thin.

O/S/F king pin has slight lift.

O/S/F tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch pedal return spring broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F brake pads wearing thin.

O/S/F king pin has slight lift.

O/S/F tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F King pin has slight lift.

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 25,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F King pin has slight lift.

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,090 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,692 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,692 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,339 miles

O/S/F King-pin has slight lift

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

O/S/R Suspension damper unit leaking

Pass 2 May 2006 23,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BB 333 is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BB 333, 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.

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BB 333 is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 30 January 1980.

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