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AVJ 689L

1972 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVJ 689L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,762 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 93,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 93,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 93,193 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 92,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 92,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 91,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,543 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 91,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,462 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 89,516 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 89,516 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 89,206 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 89,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 88,679 miles

Front suspension dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,026 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake discs are corroded

Slight lift in both front king pins

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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AVJ 689L is a 1972 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVJ 689L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVJ 689L registered?

AVJ 689L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is AVJ 689L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVJ 689L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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