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AP51 CFF

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,218 mi
Last recorded143,218 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CFF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 143,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,348 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 134,299 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,153 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 127,144 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,230 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 125,228 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,534 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 119,531 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 111,198 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

roll bar link rubber bushes showing signs of wear. ft both sides

Fail 20 Oct 2011 111,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

roll bar link rubber bushes showing signs of wear. ft both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2010 101,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,075 miles

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Fail 21 Sep 2007 72,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front heat sheild loose

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 55,141 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight blow from rear silencer joint †exhaust rusty in places †nail in o/s/f tyre †n/s/f tyre getting low †slight play in front suspension strut top bushs †

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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AP51 CFF is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP51 CFF, 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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AP51 CFF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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