CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT51 DYG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
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

RegistrationMT51 DYG
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

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,556 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,835 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 113,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 112,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,960 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 110,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,818 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,737 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 102,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

heavely waxoiled

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,201 miles

engine cover fitted

heavely waxoiled

Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

heavely waxoiled

Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,093 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

vehical heavely waxoiled

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,167 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

veical heavely waxoiled

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,975 miles

vehical heavely waxoiled

Fail 13 Nov 2012 88,969 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

vehical heavely waxoiled

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,775 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2009 71,340 miles

Rattle on catalytic converter.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 71,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Rattle on catalytic converter.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 6,726 miles

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

catalyst loose inside casing

Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catalyst loose inside casing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 63,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,428 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

MT51 DYG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT51 DYG, 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 MT51 DYG?

You can check the full history of MT51 DYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT51 DYG registered?

MT51 DYG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is MT51 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 DYG shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT51 DYG 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 MT51 DYG. 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.