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BN51 LGF

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LGF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 97,110 miles

exhaust blow and in poor condition

exhaust down pipe cover in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2012 97,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust down pipe cover in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 91,479 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,000 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 74,168 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 104,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 104,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,954 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 91,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,625 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 LGF is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BN51 LGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 LGF registered?

BN51 LGF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BN51 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 LGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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