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BL51 RUR

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,638 mi
Last recorded103,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 RUR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 103,638 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 103,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 55,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 55,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 47,112 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BL51 RUR is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL51 RUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL51 RUR registered?

BL51 RUR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BL51 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 RUR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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