2002 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MG
- Year
- 2002
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- YELLOW
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 28 May 2010
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,819 mi
AI verdict AVOID 49/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2002 Mg has 6 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 30,819 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2010-05-28, which is impossible for a 24-year-old car.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 41,107 miles in Dec 2007 to 42,628 miles in Mar 2008, then only 45,471 miles by May 2009, indicating a major discrepancy.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below cohort: 45,471 mi total — bottom 10% of similar MGs of this age (typical: 95,117 mi, n=1664 vehicles).
- Major emissions failure (CO, Lambda) on 2008-03-12, indicating potential engine or catalytic system issues.
- Major brake failure (no reserve travel) on 2008-03-12, suggesting a systemic brake system problem.
- Major windscreen wiper failure on 2008-03-12, pointing to a larger electrical or sensor issue.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- No recurring failures in the same system category across the 6 MOT tests.
- The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage of ~6,135 miles/year.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in the provided data.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | PASS | 30,819 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2007 | PASS | 41,107 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
|
| Mar 2008 | FAIL | 42,628 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
|
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 42,631 mi | None recorded |
| May 2009 | FAIL | 45,471 mi |
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) FAIL Offside 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre USER ENTERED off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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| May 2009 | PASS | 45,471 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre USER ENTERED off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU51 JFV, 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.