CarVerify

Free Car Check

X212 CFG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,433 mi
Last recorded88,433 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
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 £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

RegistrationX212 CFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
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

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,904 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside/subframe

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery poorly secured

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,145 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,137 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch return panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch return panel (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to subframes - anti-rust wax treatment recommended

suspension sitting low on nearside but has some clearance with bump stops. attention recommended

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,750 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

genral condition of front and rear brake / suspension components (rusty) .

suspension height on nearside ?

Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

genral condition of front and rear brake / suspension components (rusty) .

suspension height on nearside ?

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,727 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,696 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,047 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,538 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,725 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 56,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2006 42,102 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

X212 CFG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X212 CFG, 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 X212 CFG?

You can check the full history of X212 CFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X212 CFG registered?

X212 CFG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X212 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X212 CFG shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X212 CFG 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 X212 CFG. 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.