MOT Status
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179,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper loose
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust heatshield loose
Offside Front Bumper loose
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cannot access rear seat belts. rad lower mount corroded
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
cannot access rear seats/seat belts
front grill insecure near rad fan
radiator os lower mount badly corroded
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
cannot access rear seats/seat belts
front grill insecure near rad fan
radiator os lower mount badly corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
front grill insecure...drivers backrest wont tilt forwards
handbrake efficiency just met testing standard
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
front grill insecure...drivers backrest wont tilt forwards
handbrake efficiency just met testing standard
drivers seat doesn't tilt forwards
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
drivers seat doesn't tilt forwards
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded
Both front shock absorbers have slight play
Drivers seat tilt function inoperative
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded
Both front shock absorbers have slight play
Drivers seat tilt function inoperative
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR
vacuum cannister on offside front wing insecure
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION STRUT TOWER AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter failed (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer 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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
n/s/f tyre feathered
o/s/f seat does not fold forward
o/s/f tyre feathered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings
Acceptable run out evident nearside front wheel inner rim. Nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder.
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 SFK is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 BD51 SFK, 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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What year was BD51 SFK registered?
BD51 SFK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 3 December 2001.
Is BD51 SFK safe to buy?
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