CarVerify

Free Car Check

MPH 688L

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationMPH 688L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
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

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,847 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,255 miles

Play detected in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,876 miles

oil leak front crank oil seal

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,944 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,653 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 76,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,470 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight cracking on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2010 76,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2009 76,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 75,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

ns and osf tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

ns and osf tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,127 miles

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

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
Full MG B GT 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

MPH 688L is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MPH 688L, 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

How do I check the history of MPH 688L?

You can check the full history of MPH 688L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MPH 688L registered?

MPH 688L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is MPH 688L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPH 688L shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPH 688L 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 MPH 688L. 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.