CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT51 YZH

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 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

RegistrationBT51 YZH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 60,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 59,821 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 58,576 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 58,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,269 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,013 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 53,758 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 53,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,525 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 46,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 46,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,626 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,729 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 40,534 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,767 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 34,766 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,244 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 27,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 269,152 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 269,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,104 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
Full MG Mgf 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

BT51 YZH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 YZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT51 YZH?

You can check the full history of BT51 YZH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT51 YZH registered?

BT51 YZH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BT51 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 YZH shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT51 YZH 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 BT51 YZH. 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.