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KBB 333X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,019 mi
Last recorded52,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBB 333X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,616 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,978 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 49,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 48,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 48,694 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,742 miles

suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,534 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r outer cill corroded but ok 4 test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,369 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 46,369 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 46,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 45,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 45,173 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 44,795 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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KBB 333X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KBB 333X, 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 KBB 333X registered?

KBB 333X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KBB 333X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBB 333X shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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