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EFH 295M

1974 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,451 mi
Last recorded24,451 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 295M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 24,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 24,158 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 24,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,457 miles

Offside Front king pin has slight wear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,242 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 23,242 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,868 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 22,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 May 2007 22,765 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 May 2007 22,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,713 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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EFH 295M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFH 295M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFH 295M registered?

EFH 295M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 31 January 1974.

Is EFH 295M safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 295M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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