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AE51 BOF

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BOF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,235 miles

Oil leak

both offside front and rear tyres on 3mm

gearlever knob insecure(comes away in hand)

non standed rear exhaust hitting suspension crossmember

offside rear tyre has serve age related cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2012 111,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both offside front and rear tyres on 3mm

gearlever knob insecure(comes away in hand)

non standed rear exhaust hitting suspension crossmember

offside rear tyre has serve age related cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,246 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,189 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,189 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 17 Oct 2008 75,338 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 75,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,941 miles

handbrake travel high

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AE51 BOF is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 BOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 BOF registered?

AE51 BOF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AE51 BOF safe to buy?

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