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AP51 USM

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 USM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 106,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 106,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 99,707 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,389 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 92,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 84,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 77,415 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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AP51 USM is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP51 USM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 USM registered?

AP51 USM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AP51 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 USM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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