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AV51 VPK

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,216 mi
Last recorded111,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VPK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,216 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 111,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,497 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 103,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,693 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,621 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,620 miles

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

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,224 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,966 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 70,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,250 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,822 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 62,714 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VPK is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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