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AV51 VDR

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 124,397 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both outer sills rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2017 124,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both outer sills rusty

top radiator hose deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,485 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front washer jets have a weak output of fluid

nearside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front washer jets have a weak output of fluid

nearside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,239 miles

o/s/front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,573 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,127 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,256 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,830 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 VDR is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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