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BK51 ZPJ

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZPJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ***REAR BRAKE PIPES*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front ***WIPER BLADE TORN***

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,428 miles

*** N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ***O/S/F AND N/S/F = 2.0MM*** , O/S/R = 3.0MM*** , N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

*** O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING ***

Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

*** N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ***O/S/F AND N/S/F = 2.0MM*** , O/S/R = 3.0MM*** , N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

*** O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING ***

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,970 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2012 73,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,179 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,179 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,490 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2009 58,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 46,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,130 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,294 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 ZPJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

BK51 ZPJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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