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AT51 AZB

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,003 mi
Last recorded121,003 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 AZB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,805 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

engine light on

Fail 24 Sep 2010 94,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,322 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise engine light on

Fail 16 Sep 2009 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise engine light on

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,174 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 54,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,309 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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AT51 AZB is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AT51 AZB, 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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AT51 AZB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is AT51 AZB safe to buy?

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