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EFH 445M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,421 mi
Last recorded25,421 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 445M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 25,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,103 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 25,103 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower Trunnion joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive sump /oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Trunnion joint has slight play

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 24,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EFH 445M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFH 445M, 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 52 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 EFH 445M registered?

EFH 445M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is EFH 445M safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 445M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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