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SDH 374M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,001 mi
Last recorded7,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDH 374M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 7,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 6,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 6,527 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 6,105 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 5,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 5,493 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 5,493 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 4,944 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 4,436 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 4,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 3,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 2,999 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 2,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 1,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 1,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,910 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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SDH 374M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SDH 374M, 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

How do I check the history of SDH 374M?

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What year was SDH 374M registered?

SDH 374M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is SDH 374M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDH 374M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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