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AX51 KFC

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,962 mi
Last recorded82,962 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 KFC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,962 miles

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

both sides rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,962 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

both sides rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,399 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres perishing

wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,769 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,751 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,803 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre sidewall spliting

o/s/f tyre sidewall spliting and cut in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre sidewall spliting

o/s/f tyre sidewall spliting and cut in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,613 miles

rear blade split

slight perishing on front tyres

wiper blades hard

Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear blade split

slight perishing on front tyres

wiper blades hard

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,179 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,844 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 29,960 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 KFC is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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