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BK51 UWN

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 UWN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,802 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,802 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 69,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,874 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,563 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 60,520 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 52,317 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,067 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks on the outer side wall

Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks on the outer side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,034 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 21,581 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 UWN is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

BK51 UWN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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