BW54 ABV

2005 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MG
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 April 2016
Last recorded mileage
30,169 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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

This 2005 Mg has 15 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 30,169 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been on SORN for years, indicating significant neglect.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 11,294 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2016-04-06; vehicle has been on SORN for years, indicating neglect.
  • Brake system failures: 10 major failures and 4 related advisories across 15 tests.
  • Exhaust system failures: 4 major failures and 2 related advisories across 15 tests.
  • Headlamp failures: 3 major failures and 1 related advisory across 15 tests.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • No recurring failures of the same system in the last 3 years.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories that would require immediate attention.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 30,169 mi PASSMar 2009: 41,048 mi FAILMar 2009: 41,048 mi PASSMar 2010: 58,309 mi FAILMar 2010: 58,370 mi PASSMar 2011: 70,283 mi FAILMar 2011: 70,617 mi PASSMar 2012: 85,883 mi FAILMar 2012: 86,106 mi PASSMar 2013: 98,390 mi FAILMar 2013: 98,390 mi PASSMar 2014: 108,275 mi FAILApr 2014: 108,576 mi PASSMar 2015: 115,570 mi FAILMar 2015: 115,633 mi PASS116k73k30kFeb 2008Mar 2015

MOT test history — 8/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 30,169 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 FAIL 41,048 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Mar 2009 PASS 41,048 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 FAIL 58,309 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2010 PASS 58,370 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2011 FAIL 70,283 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED oil level low
Mar 2011 PASS 70,617 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 85,883 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED o/s/r disc pitted
Mar 2012 PASS 86,106 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2013 FAIL 98,390 mi
FAIL Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
USER ENTERED air bag light on
Mar 2013 PASS 98,390 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 108,275 mi
FAIL Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FAIL Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2014 PASS 108,576 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 FAIL 115,570 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2015 PASS 115,633 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED front exhaust flexi hose slight blow

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW54 ABV, 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.