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AV51 VFH

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,725 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 82,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2016 79,229 miles

Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear inner cill

Offside Rear Inner inner cill

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,405 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,745 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,222 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,127 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,127 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 45,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,996 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,468 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 41,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,987 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 VFH is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV51 VFH, 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

How do I check the history of AV51 VFH?

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What year was AV51 VFH registered?

AV51 VFH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is AV51 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VFH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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