CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG51 EWJ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationFG51 EWJ
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

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 50,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,434 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 48,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 42,677 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 40,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2018 40,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,356 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracked and perished

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 38,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracked and perished

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,033 miles

both front tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,099 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,820 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

FG51 EWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG51 EWJ, 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 FG51 EWJ?

You can check the full history of FG51 EWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG51 EWJ registered?

FG51 EWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FG51 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 EWJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG51 EWJ 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 FG51 EWJ. 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.