CarVerify

Free Car Check

EKH 253J

2002 MG B GT

White Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,189 mi
Last recorded54,189 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG B GT49,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 253J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,626 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,822 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,035 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,020 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,749 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 23,397 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EKH 253J is a 2002 MG B GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKH 253J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 24 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKH 253J?

You can check the full history of EKH 253J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EKH 253J registered?

EKH 253J is a 2002 MG B GT, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is EKH 253J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 253J shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKH 253J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EKH 253J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.