CarVerify

Free Car Check

X36 HKU

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,587 mi
Last recorded30,587 miles
Recorded on11 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

RegistrationX36 HKU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
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 11 Aug 2026 30,587 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,466 miles

Front under bonnet covers obscuring testable items

Rear engine bay components obscuring testable items

underneath all pipes greased and suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,179 miles

front and rear tyres are different sizes.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,912 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear tyres are different sizes.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 28,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 27,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 25,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 24,587 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2016 23,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,578 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 20,578 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,920 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 19,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,784 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,451 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 13,145 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

X36 HKU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X36 HKU, 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 X36 HKU?

You can check the full history of X36 HKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X36 HKU registered?

X36 HKU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X36 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X36 HKU 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 X36 HKU 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 X36 HKU. 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.