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BK51 ZCO

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,762 mi
Last recorded52,762 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZCO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,762 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,478 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,477 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres perishing

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,941 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 ZCO is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 ZCO registered?

BK51 ZCO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is BK51 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 ZCO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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