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AV51 VMW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,939 mi
Last recorded113,939 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,939 miles

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 31 Mar 2016 113,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,889 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust heat sheild shield adrift

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

engine light illuminated during emmisions test

Fail 20 Jan 2014 94,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,725 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,575 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2011 84,575 miles

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,942 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 77,033 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,086 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 VMW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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