CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX51 EVR

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,766 mi
Last recorded138,766 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 138,766 miles

Oil leak

exhurst nosy

Fail 21 Aug 2012 138,761 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhurst nosy

Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 113,261 miles

cut on offside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 97,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,518 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,847 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front drive shaft boot securing cable tie loose

nearside front tyre tread wearing smooth on tread wear depth indicators

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre tread 4mm

offside rear tyre tread 4mm †

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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX51 EVR is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVR, 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

How do I check the history of AX51 EVR?

You can check the full history of AX51 EVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX51 EVR registered?

AX51 EVR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AX51 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 EVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX51 EVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX51 EVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.