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BL51 OLR

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,370 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,236 miles

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

damage to offside front bumper

engine management light illuminated

Fail 15 Aug 2014 92,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

damage to offside front bumper

engine management light illuminated

nearside front speedometer reluctor ring broken

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning light illuminated

nearside front speedometer component defective

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front speedo drive component broken

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,652 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,539 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,873 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 47,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 OLR is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL51 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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