CarVerify

Free Car Check

WM51 FPZ

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,097 mi
Last recorded28,097 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 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

RegistrationWM51 FPZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
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

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 28,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 28,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 27,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,192 miles

Front tyres wearing low inner edge and tread distorting

Fail 3 May 2017 25,192 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing low inner edge and tread distorting

Suspension low and requires refilling, suspension components hitting floor

Pass 5 May 2016 24,712 miles

Both front tyre treads distorting on inner edge

NSF windscreen wiper bent but clears screen

Pass 7 May 2015 24,361 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 24,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 23,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 23,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,140 miles

SUSPENSION RIDE HIGHT EXCESSIVELY LOW

Pass 10 May 2011 21,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,472 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

spare wheel fixing broken. wheel loose but cannot come free.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,547 miles

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

spare wheel fixing broken. wheel loose but cannot come free.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 10,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

WM51 FPZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 WM51 FPZ, 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 24 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM51 FPZ?

You can check the full history of WM51 FPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WM51 FPZ registered?

WM51 FPZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is WM51 FPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 FPZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM51 FPZ 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 WM51 FPZ. 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.