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AX51 BNK

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BNK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 95,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,412 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,412 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,421 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,461 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,415 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2014 89,965 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,956 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,406 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,630 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,455 miles

clutch pedal very high

park brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,970 miles

Nearside outer sill cover insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,094 miles

Offside and Nearside outer cosmetic sills not attached securely to body

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,094 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside and Nearside outer cosmetic sills not attached securely to body

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,328 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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AX51 BNK is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX51 BNK, 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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AX51 BNK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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