2001 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MG
- Year
- 2001
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 2497 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 9 August 2010
- Last recorded mileage
- 47,238 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 72/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2001 Mg has 4 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 47,238 miles.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,166 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and all readings are sequential and plausible.
Things to check
- Vehicle is 25 years old (Jan 2001), well past typical service life.
- Community-reported 'head gasket' advisory is a major, unresolved safety concern.
- SORN tax status indicates the vehicle is not currently roadworthy or taxed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) is below average for a 25-year-old car.
Working in its favour
- No MOT failures recorded across all 4 tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,166 miles per year, suggesting light use.
- All 4 MOT tests passed without any dangerous defects or major recurring issues.
- Low insurance group (4 out of 50) means lower running costs and insurance premiums.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | PASS | 47,238 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2007 | PASS | 52,873 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 61,377 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 70,321 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU51 OVJ, 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.