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AX51 BPU

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,329 mi
Last recorded112,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BPU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 112,329 miles

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

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

rear chassis rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,793 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 96,050 miles

slight handbrake travel

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 96,039 miles

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

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

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 May 2011 86,442 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 86,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 80,854 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 76,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 73,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,363 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 BPU is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPU, 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

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What year was AX51 BPU registered?

AX51 BPU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is AX51 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 BPU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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