BJ51 TKX

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
SILVER
Engine
2497 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 March 2012
Last recorded mileage
51,114 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 51,114 miles. However, the 2007 MOT gap and a history of power steering and head gasket issues are significant concerns.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,000 miles/year with no anomalies, but a 2007 MOT gap suggests a period of inactivity or unrecorded history.

Things to check

  • 2007 MOT Gap: No MOT recorded for a full year, indicating potential SORN or off-road use.
  • Recurring Lighting Issues: Four advisories for lights across 2008 and 2009 tests, indicating a persistent electrical or mechanical fault.
  • Head Gasket History: Community reports of a high-risk head gasket failure, a known weakness for this model.
  • Power Steering Issues: Consistent reports of power steering problems, a recurring concern for this vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent Mileage: Mileage has tracked consistently with no suspicious drops or spikes, averaging 8,000 miles/year.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 51,114 mi PASSMar 2008: 62,919 mi FAILMar 2008: 62,919 mi PASSMar 2009: 67,843 mi FAILMar 2009: 67,843 mi PASSMar 2010: 73,423 mi PASSMar 2011: 81,538 mi PASS82k66k51kOct 2006Mar 2011

MOT test history — 5/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 51,114 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 62,919 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Mar 2008 PASS 62,919 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 FAIL 67,843 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Mar 2009 PASS 67,843 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 73,423 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 81,538 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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