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BD51 SGU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 138,320 miles

n/s cv boot pin holed

Pass 12 May 2012 129,804 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2012 129,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 118,711 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 118,711 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 105,285 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,020 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,649 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 77,649 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 69,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres are getting low on tread

aux belt cracking

front brake pads are getting low

rear tyres are perishing

small chips in screen

Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,912 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

various chips in front winscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2005 46,645 miles

both front tyres are starting to get low

both rear tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls

front pads are starting to get low

slight play in both sides of steering rack

stone chip in screen

Fail 19 Dec 2005 46,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres are starting to get low

both rear tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls

front pads are starting to get low

slight play in both sides of steering rack

stone chip in screen

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 SGU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

BD51 SGU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BD51 SGU safe to buy?

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