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XET 333K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,265 mi
Last recorded3,265 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXET 333K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 3,265 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 2,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under side of vehicle been under sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 1,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal. All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 1,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Bottom one of the 2 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal. All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,152 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,129 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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XET 333K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 XET 333K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XET 333K registered?

XET 333K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 28 April 1972.

Is XET 333K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XET 333K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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