BP04 CNY

2004 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 November 2016
Last recorded mileage
46,466 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Mg has 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 46,466 miles. The vehicle is currently on SORN with no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle shows consistent high usage, averaging 12,289 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2016-11-20; vehicle is currently on SORN with no valid MOT.
  • Four major failures (lights, brakes, emissions, suspension) and 12 advisories across 13 tests.
  • Brake system shows chronic neglect: 6 major failures and 30 advisories.
  • Tyre condition repeatedly flagged: 6 major failures and 8 advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent high mileage over its 22-year lifespan, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • All major failures were addressed and retested successfully, showing owner responsiveness.

Mileage history

May 2007: 46,466 mi PASSJun 2008: 68,320 mi PASSJun 2009: 87,636 mi PASSJun 2010: 99,454 mi PASSJul 2011: 104,526 mi PASSSep 2012: 114,242 mi FAILSep 2012: 114,243 mi PASSOct 2013: 120,102 mi FAILOct 2013: 120,102 mi PASSOct 2014: 134,672 mi FAILOct 2014: 134,672 mi PASSNov 2015: 146,196 mi FAILNov 2015: 146,196 mi PASS146k96k46kMay 2007Nov 2015

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 PASS 46,466 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 68,320 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 87,636 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2010 PASS 99,454 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 104,526 mi
USER ENTERED front to rear brake pipes rusty
USER ENTERED n/s outer sill damaged
Sep 2012 FAIL 114,242 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED srs ligh indicaes a fault
Sep 2012 PASS 114,243 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED srs ligh indicaes a fault
Oct 2013 FAIL 120,102 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2013 PASS 120,102 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2014 FAIL 134,672 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure. front undertray insecure.
USER ENTERED Exhaust system corroding
Oct 2014 PASS 134,672 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2015 FAIL 146,196 mi
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ADVISORY nearside outer sill badly damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY front number plate cracked
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nov 2015 PASS 146,196 mi
ADVISORY nearside outer sill badly damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY front number plate cracked
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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