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AV51 VKE

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,892 mi
Last recorded69,892 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 64,302 miles

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

engine misfiring

Fail 2 Oct 2010 64,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfiring

Pass 3 Oct 2009 59,007 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

both outter cv boots perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 3 Oct 2009 59,007 miles

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

both outter cv boots perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,697 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 46,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,418 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 VKE 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 VKE, 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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What year was AV51 VKE registered?

AV51 VKE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is AV51 VKE safe to buy?

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