CarVerify

Free Car Check

LPH 817K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,442 mi
Last recorded42,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above 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

RegistrationLPH 817K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
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

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 42,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,359 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 42,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2022 42,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively quite bad (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front king pins have slight lift when front of vehicle raised

Fail 18 May 2022 42,331 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively quite bad (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front king pins have slight lift when front of vehicle raised

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,322 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 42,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 42,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

horn not working

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,128 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel on lock. (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel on lock. (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 42,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,920 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,914 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,846 miles

fan belt in poor condition

water pump leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,600 miles

Coolant leak

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,442 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fanbelt badly split

marks in o\s of screen

o\s door mirror cracked

water pump leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,437 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

brake discs pitted

fanbelt badly split

marks in o\s of screen

o\s door mirror cracked

water pump leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n\s\r leaf spring bush perishing

outer sills been pug welded

side play in handbrake lever

spare tyre wrong size

Fail 5 Jun 2009 41,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n\s\r leaf spring bush perishing

outer sills been pug welded

side play in handbrake lever

spare tyre wrong size

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,306 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
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

LPH 817K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LPH 817K, 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 LPH 817K?

You can check the full history of LPH 817K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LPH 817K registered?

LPH 817K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is LPH 817K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPH 817K shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LPH 817K 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 LPH 817K. 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.