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BF51 WBP

2001 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,456 mi
Last recorded160,456 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WBP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 160,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 151,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 145,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 145,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 143,611 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,163 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished ( close to cords )

o/s rear tyre sidewalls perished ( close to cords )

Pass 20 Sep 2010 116,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 113,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 68,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 53,313 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 53,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 WBP is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF51 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

BF51 WBP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is BF51 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 WBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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