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SAB 820L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,267 mi
Last recorded81,267 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 820L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 81,267 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 80,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 80,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 80,010 miles

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,406 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Pass 4 May 2020 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,494 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,848 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,967 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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SAB 820L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 820L, 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 820L?

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What year was SAB 820L registered?

SAB 820L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is SAB 820L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 820L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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