2001 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MG
- Year
- 2001
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 6 September 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,114 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2001 Mg has 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 18,114 miles. The vehicle's age, low mileage, and unexplained history make it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 20,204 miles over 25 years, averaging only 890 miles per year, with a significant 3-year gap in MOT records (Oct 2007-May 2011) and unverified mileage during this period.
Things to check
- Extremely low mileage: 20,204 miles in 25 years (Jan 2001 to Sep 2023) — well below UK average.
- Critical 3-year MOT gap: No test recorded from Oct 2007 to May 2011 — mileage unverified during this period.
- 2011-05-06 MOT failure: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid — a basic safety system failure.
- Mileage anomalies: 8+ flags for suspiciously low annual usage, unverified gaps, and potential odometer fraud.
Working in its favour
- No recent MOT failures: The single 2011 failure for washer liquid was immediately rectified.
- Low insurance group: 4 out of 50, making it cheap to insure.
- Euro NCAP safety rating: 3/5 stars (2017) — indicates some basic safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | PASS | 18,114 mi | None recorded |
| May 2011 | FAIL | 18,153 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| May 2011 | PASS | 18,153 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 19,277 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front poor
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 19,343 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 19,680 mi |
ADVISORY rear side light and dash lights are interacting with other light
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 19,776 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 20,176 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 20,176 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 20,204 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ51 ORF, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.