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BD51 SFK

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

179,285 mi
Last recorded179,285 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SFK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 179,285 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 179,284 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 171,838 miles

cannot access rear seat belts. rad lower mount corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 171,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 171,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 171,743 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 171,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 168,784 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 168,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 168,746 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 168,745 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 164,680 miles

NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

vacuum cannister on offside front wing insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2019 164,645 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 164,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 152,736 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 152,722 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 141,400 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,836 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 120,666 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 108,380 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 104,962 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 102,931 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 97,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 78,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2008 67,931 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 67,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings

Pass 18 Jul 2005 35,754 miles

Acceptable run out evident nearside front wheel inner rim. Nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder.

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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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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BD51 SFK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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