BX52 GVP

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

Sep 2005: 17,093 mi PASSNov 2006: 22,679 mi PASSDec 2007: 25,854 mi FAILDec 2007: 25,854 mi PASSDec 2008: 29,546 mi FAILDec 2008: 29,546 mi PASSAug 2009: 32,703 mi PASSSep 2010: 38,453 mi FAILSep 2010: 38,453 mi PASSSep 2011: 42,922 mi PASSJan 2013: 46,165 mi PASSSep 2014: 47,801 mi PASSMar 2020: 48,356 mi FAILMar 2020: 48,413 mi PASS48k33k17kSep 2005Mar 2020

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
Mar 2020 PASS 48,413 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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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.