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BF51 NFZ

2001 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,190 mi
Last recorded83,190 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NFZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,190 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs corroded and pitted

general corrosion to body and chassis

passenger front seat forward tilt action inoperative

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs corroded and pitted

general corrosion to body and chassis

passenger front seat forward tilt action inoperative

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,802 miles

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

Rear spoiler insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,225 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,033 miles

tyres incorrectly inflated, Nearside front 40 psi, Nearside rear 19 psi, Offside rear 19 psi, Nearside front 25 psi

Fail 17 Jun 2011 60,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres incorrectly inflated, Nearside front 40 psi, Nearside rear 19 psi, Offside rear 19 psi, Nearside front 25 psi

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil filter leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2009 52,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,968 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 49,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,801 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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BF51 NFZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF51 NFZ, 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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BF51 NFZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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