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BN51 LFV

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 108,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 101,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 May 2009 101,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 92,224 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,121 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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BN51 LFV is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN51 LFV, 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 BN51 LFV registered?

BN51 LFV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BN51 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 LFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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