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BK51 MBX

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,604 mi
Last recorded92,604 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 MBX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,547 miles

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

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

near side subframe been repaired after rata?

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,153 miles

air bag light on

engine mounting very worn

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

nearside front cv boot slight grease leak from outer clip

nearside front subframe been welded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 81,074 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine mounting very worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 63,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 63,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,386 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT CLOSE TO CORDS IN TREAD AND BADLY WORN INNER EDGE.ALSO CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

exhaust slight blow (been repaired sort of)

freont brake discs worn

front anti-roll bar link bush's starting to detiorate

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,741 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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BK51 MBX is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK51 MBX, 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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BK51 MBX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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