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MJB 333L

1973 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

33,536 mi
Last recorded33,536 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 333L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 33,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2025 33,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 33,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 32,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 32,578 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 32,578 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 32,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 32,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 32,041 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,854 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f brake has a slight bind

Pass 24 May 2016 31,628 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 24 May 2016 31,628 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 5 May 2015 31,341 miles

N/s/f tyre perished

oil leaks from gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 30,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,250 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,180 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 21 May 2008 30,180 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 25 May 2007 30,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front suspension lower trunion grease seals damaged

both front suspension top trunion bushes starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s king pin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2007 30,092 miles

both front suspension lower trunion grease seals damaged

both front suspension top trunion bushes starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s king pin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2006 29,669 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 29,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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MJB 333L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJB 333L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJB 333L registered?

MJB 333L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is MJB 333L safe to buy?

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