CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO51 JTU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,034 mi
Last recorded57,034 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 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 £14.99

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

RegistrationRO51 JTU
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

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 57,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 56,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 56,236 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 56,236 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 52,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,234 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,718 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,194 miles

Nearside Front some dampness around shock absorber

Nearside Rear some dampness around shock absorber

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

Offside Front some dampness around shock absorber

Offside Rear some dampness around shock absorber

vehicle suspension height low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade split on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,807 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,352 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,816 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension low

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,376 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

RO51 JTU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RO51 JTU, 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 RO51 JTU?

You can check the full history of RO51 JTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO51 JTU registered?

RO51 JTU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is RO51 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 JTU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO51 JTU 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 RO51 JTU. 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.