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AV51 FZD

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FZD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 158,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked coming up from bottom of screen,but just out of swept at time of test (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside,wheel arches.

n/s mirror damaged,but not effecting view to rear at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,774 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 151,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 139,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 139,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,590 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 112,590 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,272 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

drivers side front seat not folding forward allowing in to back

rear disc's scored

Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,980 miles

N/S/F tyre very low outer edge

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisey

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,375 miles

squeak from lhr brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,005 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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AV51 FZD is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 FZD, 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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AV51 FZD is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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