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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 10 March 2021
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,093 mi
AI verdict AVOID 48/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 17,093 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also currently invalid, presenting significant legal and safety risks.
The vehicle shows a 5-year MOT history gap (Sep 2014–Mar 2020) with only 57 miles recorded, followed by a suspiciously low average of 2,659 miles/year, indicating a high risk of odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Critical 5-year MOT history gap (Sep 2014–
Working in its favour
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since the last test in 2020.
- The vehicle has a valid DVLA registration and a consistent VIN.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) indicates some basic safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | PASS | 17,093 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2006 | PASS | 22,679 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2007 | FAIL | 25,854 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Dec 2007 | PASS | 25,854 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2008 | FAIL | 29,546 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Dec 2008 | PASS | 29,546 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 32,703 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and getting close to limit. USER ENTERED o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit. USER ENTERED slight play in o/s rear inner track rod end joint.
|
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | 38,453 mi |
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED Nearside front disc corroded
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 38,453 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre USER ENTERED Nearside front disc corroded
|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 42,922 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 46,165 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 47,801 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 48,356 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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| Mar 2020 | PASS | 48,413 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX52 GVP, 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.