2017 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MG
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 October 2026 (117 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 0 mi
AI verdict AVOID 35/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Mg has 9 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate. The vehicle also shows extremely low mileage for its age, raising significant red flags for a buyer.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 77,772 miles over 8 years, averaging only 60 miles per year, which is highly suspicious for a 2017 car.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-06-01 (test 6) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring tyre failures (2021-02-03, 2023-06-01, 2024-07-01) and brake advisories (2022-01-26, 2023-06-01) indicate systemic neglect.
- Suspiciously low mileage of 77,772 miles over 8 years (Jan 2017 to Oct 2025) — well below UK average.
- Major failure for Nearside Front Tyre on 2021-02-03 (test 1) — safety-critical defect.
Working in its favour
- MOT valid until 2026-10-10, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage anomalies detected in the last 3 years of MOT tests.
- No recurring failures in the last 3 years of MOT tests.
- No outstanding recalls or dangerous defects in the latest MOT test.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 40,264 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 40,265 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 50,582 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 66,596 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 66,598 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 77,685 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 77,695 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 77,772 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL17 XDM, 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.