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AP51 WHH

2001 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WHH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 122,809 miles

Front disc brakes recorded 34% imbalance.

Near side front outer edge thin.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stonechips in windscreen.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 122,786 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Near side front outer edge thin.

Front disc brakes recorded 34% imbalance.

Brake pedal slighytly spongey.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 112,224 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 111,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2012 106,057 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake worning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear lower brake backing plate damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,569 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,119 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,022 miles

1.slight leak at exhaust rear box

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,836 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 WHH is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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