BT18 AOA

2018 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2018
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1498 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 4 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
22,426 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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

This 2018 Mg has 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 22,426 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and a reported head gasket issue further complicate its purchase.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 11,395 miles/year, averaging 8,000 annually, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • 2025-05-01: Failed MOT due to a DANGEROUS defect on the Nearside Front Tyre.
  • 2025-05-01: Failed MOT due to a DANGEROUS defect on the Offside Front Tyre.
  • 2025-05-01: Failed MOT due to a MAJOR failure on the Nearside Front Brake.
  • 2024-06-05: Passed MOT but advisory noted for Nearside Rear Coil Spring worn.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,395 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-04, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Apr 2021: 22,426 mi PASSApr 2022: 39,147 mi PASSApr 2023: 59,039 mi PASSJun 2024: 70,829 mi PASSMay 2025: 84,415 mi FAILMay 2025: 84,450 mi PASS84k53k22kApr 2021May 2025

MOT test history — 5/6 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2021 PASS 22,426 mi
ADVISORY Fuel filter corroded
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, on limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Apr 2022 PASS 39,147 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Apr 2023 PASS 59,039 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Jun 2024 PASS 70,829 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 84,415 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
May 2025 PASS 84,450 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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