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BK51 ZRA

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,949 mi
Last recorded124,949 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,949 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting o/s and n/s arches to sills cover sills fitted

engine manegment light on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting o/s and n/s arches to sills cover sills fitted

engine manegment light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,926 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,343 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,343 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,019 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,995 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 92,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,834 miles

Non standard air filter fitted

Non standard pedal covers fitted

Age cracks on the sidewalls of nearside rear tyre.

Evidence of both front tyres having fouled the bottom plate of both MacPherson struts. Not apparent during test.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel long.

Wheels and tyres fitted; 205/50x16

Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,834 miles

Age cracks on the sidewalls of nearside rear tyre.

Evidence of both front tyres having fouled the bottom plate of both MacPherson struts. Not apparent during test.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non standard air filter fitted

Non standard pedal covers fitted

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel long.

Wheels and tyres fitted; 205/50x16

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2009 75,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,976 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 ZRA is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow 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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

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

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