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BL51 AHO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AHO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,223 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,379 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front tyres wearing on edges205/50/16

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,833 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges205/50/16

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,858 miles

advise eye level brake light inop

advise long travel in handbrake

advise spare tyre low on pressure

advise srs light on

front tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Feb 2013 28,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise centre exhaust poor condtion

advise eye level brake light inop

advise long travel in handbrake

advise spare tyre low on pressure

advise srs light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

long travel in handbrake

Fail 20 Feb 2012 28,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

long travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,711 miles

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

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)

long travel in handbrake

Fail 1 Feb 2011 26,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long travel in handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,723 miles

eye level brake lights in op

long travel in handbrake

sidewall deterioration to rear tyres

Fail 25 Feb 2010 24,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eye level brake lights in op

long travel in handbrake

sidewall deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,053 miles

063 battery fitted

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

n/s rear door in op from inside & outside

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2009 23,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

063 battery fitted

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

n/s rear door in op from inside & outside

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,858 miles

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

repair n/s rear door latch

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,221 miles

brake reservoir low

Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,185 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 18,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BL51 AHO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL51 AHO, 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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BL51 AHO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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