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BF51 WBN

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,713 mi
Last recorded111,713 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WBN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,713 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,067 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 102,934 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 94,892 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 94,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,320 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 87,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

srs light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,282 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 66,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,729 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 29,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,855 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

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 WBN is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WBN, 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 BF51 WBN registered?

BF51 WBN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 WBN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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