CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV51 UAP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,751 mi
Last recorded47,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
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

RegistrationMV51 UAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 47,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,045 miles

parking brake just met requirements 16%

Fail 20 Jun 2025 47,034 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 47,022 miles

engine management light illuminated

handbrake only just met the requirements 19%

Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 44,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,551 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,261 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting inner edge.....

Pass 12 May 2009 41,465 miles

nearside rear tyre perished & splitting on inner wall....

Pass 22 May 2008 40,734 miles

Coolant leak

rear damper bottom bushes

slave cylinder clutch leaking,

water pipe along floor of car corroded and leaking (marked)

Pass 28 May 2007 39,717 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,499 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 37,499 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges of treads,nearside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall. different size rtres fitted on front & rear axles.

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

MV51 UAP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MV51 UAP, 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 MV51 UAP?

You can check the full history of MV51 UAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV51 UAP registered?

MV51 UAP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is MV51 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 UAP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV51 UAP 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 MV51 UAP. 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.