CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL51 OKD

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,787 mi
Last recorded20,787 miles
Recorded on24 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 £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

RegistrationSL51 OKD
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

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 20,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 20,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 20,296 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 19,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 18,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,570 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2016 18,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 18,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,338 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 13,338 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 11,913 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

SL51 OKD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SL51 OKD, 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 SL51 OKD?

You can check the full history of SL51 OKD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL51 OKD registered?

SL51 OKD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is SL51 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 OKD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL51 OKD 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 SL51 OKD. 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.