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MG B

Yellow · Petrol · 1976 · 1,798 cc

BB 333MOT history

BB 333 is a yellow petrol MG B first used on 30 Jan 1980. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 37,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,294 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BB 333
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
B
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1976
First used
30 Jan 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BB 333 was last recorded at 37,294 miles on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2026: 37,294 miles, lower than 40,106 miles on 4 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,106 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Average per year
705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,294 miles
  • 2025 – 40,106 miles
  • 2024 – 39,694 miles
  • 2023 – 38,492 miles
  • 2022 – 36,873 miles
  • 2021 – 34,891 miles
  • 2020 – 34,387 miles
  • 2019 – 34,055 miles
  • 2018 – 32,563 miles
  • 2017 – 31,488 miles
  • 2016 – 30,915 miles
  • 2015 – 29,982 miles
  • 2014 – 28,850 miles
  • 2013 – 27,282 miles
  • 2012 – 27,029 miles
  • 2011 – 26,668 miles
  • 2010 – 25,692 miles
  • 2009 – 25,090 miles
  • 2008 – 24,692 miles
  • 2007 – 24,339 miles
  • 2006 – 23,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,294 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / Downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,294 miles (-2,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    253805384190
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / Downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass40,106 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    257898219667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,694 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,694 miles
    Test number
    859251951281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,492 miles (+1,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    306304005292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,873 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    714188121841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamps fitted but not working

  6. Fail36,873 miles (+1,982)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    671032648072
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamps fitted but not working

  7. Pass34,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    819561518219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,891 miles (+504)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    535383903560
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass34,387 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    570388897472
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both upper and lower trunnions slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well surface corrosion. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamps fitted, no switch visible.

  10. Fail34,384 miles (+329)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    978883460898
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both upper and lower trunnions slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well surface corrosion. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamps fitted, no switch visible.

  11. Pass34,055 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    446108267800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExternal fog lamps fitted,

  12. Fail34,055 miles (+1,492)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    584051290266
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.33% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExternal fog lamps fitted,

  13. Pass32,563 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,563 miles
    Test number
    789779227329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,488 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,488 miles
    Test number
    653454736487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,915 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    428679475138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,982 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    326233805165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,850 miles (+1,568)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,850 miles
    Test number
    369423394081
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass27,282 miles (+253)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    115371003111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front floor pans corroding.
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroding.
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroding.
    • NoteSlight blow front exhaust.

  19. Pass27,029 miles (+361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,029 miles
    Test number
    368699502141
    • NoteOSF TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW ON EDGES.

  20. Pass26,668 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,668 miles
    Test number
    459991011162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteClutch pedal return spring broken.
    • NoteO/S/F brake pads wearing thin.
    • NoteO/S/F king pin has slight lift.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing low.

  21. Fail26,668 miles (+976)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,668 miles
    Test number
    808600911142
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteClutch pedal return spring broken.
    • NoteO/S/F brake pads wearing thin.
    • NoteO/S/F king pin has slight lift.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing low.

  22. Pass25,692 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,692 miles
    Test number
    522005500197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S/F King pin has slight lift.
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

  23. Fail25,692 miles (+602)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,692 miles
    Test number
    590433300155
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S/F King pin has slight lift.
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

  24. Pass25,090 miles (+398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    661947809105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass24,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,692 miles
    Test number
    643057288021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,692 miles (+353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,692 miles
    Test number
    913397488017
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  27. Pass24,339 miles (+1,068)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,339 miles
    Test number
    943460517119
    • NoteO/S/F King-pin has slight lift
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/S/R Suspension damper unit leaking

  28. Pass23,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,271 miles
    Test number
    870802826197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about BB 333

What vehicle is registration BB 333 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BB 333 on a yellow petrol MG B first used on 30 Jan 1980. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BB 333 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BB 333 is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on BB 333?
The MOT on BB 333 is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BB 333 done?
BB 333 was recorded at 37,294 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 705 miles a year.
Has BB 333 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BB 333 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on BB 333 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BB 333 find?
BB 333 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / downpipe area; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres.

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