CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY51 XPN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,690 mi
Last recorded73,690 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationGY51 XPN
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 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,738 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,736 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension system inoperative SUSSPENSION TO LOW (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight imperfection in tyre side wall unable to determine with due to tyre failure or tyre moulding customer been made aware

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,005 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,949 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front sub frame corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim just meets requirements (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slight corrosion

n/s/f, o/s/r wheels slight flat spot to rim

Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim just meets requirements (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slight corrosion

n/s/f, o/s/r wheels slight flat spot to rim

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,552 miles

exhaust corroded in places

underbody genral corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded in places

underbody genral corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,402 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,125 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,524 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

both rear lower arm bushes have play (may need replacing soon)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f shock damp/slight play lower bush

n/s/r road wheel slight distortion

o/s/r shock slight play lower bush

slight oil dampness around sump

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,316 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside front tyre slightly deformed

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,257 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

GY51 XPN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GY51 XPN, 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 GY51 XPN?

You can check the full history of GY51 XPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY51 XPN registered?

GY51 XPN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is GY51 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 XPN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY51 XPN 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 GY51 XPN. 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.