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AV51 OSY

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,235 mi
Last recorded92,235 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OSY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,235 miles

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

Oil leak

rear spoiler insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 92,166 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear spoiler insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

battery terminals corroded

nearside rear caliper or park brake cable tight

wiper linkage worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

battery terminals corroded

nearside rear caliper or park brake cable tight

wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,518 miles

both front wishbones bushes in poor condition

nearside headlight in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,136 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 51,165 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 OSY is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OSY, 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 AV51 OSY registered?

AV51 OSY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AV51 OSY safe to buy?

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