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AE51 BSY

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,029 mi
Last recorded58,029 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BSY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,452 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise nearside front brake pad overheated / brittle and braking up

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,355 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn from edges

power steering belt perished

Fail 7 Sep 2010 46,355 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn from edges

power steering belt perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished/cuts to sidewalls

steering rack has a slight leak of fluid

Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished/cuts to sidewalls

steering rack has a slight leak of fluid

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,020 miles

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 BSY is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

AE51 BSY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AE51 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BSY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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