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BK51 ZRZ

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,552 mi
Last recorded69,552 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZRZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,552 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,126 miles

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

Offside front tyre perrishing.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside front tyre perrishing.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,863 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc lipped and worn slightly

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,850 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tint on front side windows

Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,601 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tint on front side windows

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake sticking slightly not showing on rbt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,405 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,299 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 ZRZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZRZ, 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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BK51 ZRZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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