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SDH 456M

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,176 mi
Last recorded79,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDH 456M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 75,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,208 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 74,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,465 miles

gear box leaking oil, engine leaking oil

nearside rear damper leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,260 miles

REAR N/S HUB LEAKING OIL

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 456M is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 456M, 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 456M?

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What year was SDH 456M registered?

SDH 456M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is SDH 456M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDH 456M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDH 456M have outstanding finance?

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