CarVerify

Free Car Check

LNV 652L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,301 mi
Last recorded18,301 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 652L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 18,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 17,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 16,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 14,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 13,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 9,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 6,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,828 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 1,276 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

speedometer previously changed

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,032 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2011 48,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside lower trunion has slight lift

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,734 miles

advise slight play in all four wheels

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,023 miles

N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

REAR PARKING BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK

Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

REAR PARKING BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,842 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 42,842 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 39,549 miles

oil leak

smell of fuel around fuel pump but no visual leak.

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LNV 652L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 LNV 652L, 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 54 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 LNV 652L?

You can check the full history of LNV 652L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LNV 652L registered?

LNV 652L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is LNV 652L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 652L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNV 652L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LNV 652L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.