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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 October 2026 (111 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 15,578 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
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 78% pass rate and 15,578 miles. The 'head gasket' and 'gearbox' issues reported by the community require immediate investigation.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,544 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a significant jump occurred between Oct 2022 and Oct 2023.
Things to check
- Two MOT failures (Oct 2023, Sep 2025) with no defect details provided by DVSA.
- Recurring advisories for tyres (3 tests) and brakes (2 tests) indicate ongoing wear.
- Community-reported faults for head gasket, gearbox, and clutch are serious potential issues.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no signs of odometer fraud.
- Low insurance group (4) means lower running costs.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 15,578 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 19,166 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 20,540 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 35,310 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 46,548 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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| Oct 2023 | PASS | 46,548 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 63,714 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 82,946 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 82,946 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP17 VCV, 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.