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BL51 AHU

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,293 mi
Last recorded49,293 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AHU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,293 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 49,292 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,477 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,222 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 22,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit. border line pass

tracking needs adjusting

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 AHU is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL51 AHU, 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 BL51 AHU registered?

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

Is BL51 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 AHU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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