2015 MG 31.5L PETROL

The vehicle presents a mixed mechanical picture at its most recent test. The December 2025 MOT passed at 36,226 miles, yet the tester flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs and worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners. Front inner brake discs were worn, pitted or scored, and nearside front inner pads were wearing thin. These are not fresh defects. The pattern across the record shows a resolving trend for tyres but a worsening trend for corrosion and suspension wear. The car is roadworthy today, but the structural advisories demand attention. The mileage profile is unusually low. Between December 2021 and December 2025, the odometer moved from 15,137 to 36,226 miles, averaging roughly 5,272 miles per year over that four-year window. Yet the annualised figure across the full eleven-year life sits closer to 3,293 miles. That discrepancy points to a period of very light use or standing, likely between 2021 and 2023, followed by more regular driving from late 2023 onward. The 2024 and 2025 tests show the car is now being used more consistently, but the corrosion findings suggest long periods of inactivity may have taken their toll on underbody components. Buyers should focus their inspection on the rear suspension and underfloor structure. Corroded rear coil springs are a structural risk, not a cosmetic issue, and both sides being affected simultaneously hints at environmental exposure rather than a one-off fault. The worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides reinforce that picture. Check for play in the front suspension and look closely at the spring seats and lower shock mounts for advanced rust. The front brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted or scored in both 2024 and 2025, with thin pad wear noted in 2025, meaning a brake overhaul is likely due soon. The tyre record tells a different story. Cracking, perishing, and uneven wear appeared in 2022 and 2023 but were absent from the last two tests, suggesting the owner replaced the rubber and possibly addressed alignment. Still, inspect the current tyres for inner-edge wear and sidewall condition. The TPMS warning lamp noted in 2024 does not reappear in 2025, but verify sensor function on test drive. Overall, the car appears to have moved from a period of neglect into more active use, with the suspension and corrosion now being the primary mechanical concerns rather than basic consumable upkeep.