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BD51 SXA

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,309 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 49,307 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,223 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 45,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,117 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 40,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,292 miles

hand brake lever has very slight side movement

n/s/rear back panel has slight damage

o/s/rear tyre showing signs of cracking on wall

Fail 3 Jan 2014 37,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake lever has very slight side movement

n/s/rear back panel has slight damage

o/s/rear tyre showing signs of cracking on wall

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,045 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 33,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,656 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 10,684 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 SXA is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

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

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