CarVerify

Free Car Check

HD51 EYX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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

RegistrationHD51 EYX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
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 13 Feb 2026 96,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,379 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 92,364 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,949 miles

Rear service brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 27 Feb 2023 91,571 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,353 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 89,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub connecting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,334 miles

Both rear lower wheel arches rusted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,334 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,640 miles

Front suspension has reduced height but has clearance to bump stops

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 78,772 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,116 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,093 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,499 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,499 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,927 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,718 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

HD51 EYX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 HD51 EYX, 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 HD51 EYX?

You can check the full history of HD51 EYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HD51 EYX registered?

HD51 EYX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is HD51 EYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD51 EYX 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 HD51 EYX 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 HD51 EYX. 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.