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BD51 SRZ

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,787 mi
Last recorded70,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SRZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015

slight play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,990 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,988 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,822 miles

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

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

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

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,897 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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BD51 SRZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD51 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

BD51 SRZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BD51 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SRZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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