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BK51 OOU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OOU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,517 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,404 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 66,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front A-B-S rings broke

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,777 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,901 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 28,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 28,561 miles

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

surface corrosion to front & rear discs

Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,561 miles

surface corrosion to front & rear discs

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,767 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 25,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes squealing

Pass 5 Nov 2005 22,306 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 22,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OOU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BK51 OOU, 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 BK51 OOU registered?

BK51 OOU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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