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SAB 33L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,546 mi
Last recorded10,546 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 33L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 10,546 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 10,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hazzard lights fitted only nearside working when put on (this is a non testable item due to vehicle age )

Fail 7 Jul 2022 10,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hazzard lights fitted only nearside working when put on (this is a non testable item due to vehicle age )

Pass 10 Jan 2020 9,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,913 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes slight play (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,452 miles

clicking from steering column

Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear brake very slight bind

Pass 14 Apr 2010 2,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 2,016 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 1,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front steering rack gaiter slight leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 1,040 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front steering rack gaiter slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 175 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak nearside rack gaiter

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,562 miles

both front trunions have slight play at top

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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SAB 33L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 SAB 33L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAB 33L?

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What year was SAB 33L registered?

SAB 33L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is SAB 33L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 33L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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