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FHH 259K

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,721 mi
Last recorded66,721 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 259K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,721 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 66,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,732 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,899 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,853 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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FHH 259K is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FHH 259K, 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 FHH 259K registered?

FHH 259K is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is FHH 259K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 259K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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