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BN51 ZZH

2001 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,291 miles

offside parking brake performance low but meets minimum limits

Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightley corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,033 miles

**Front link bar bush bondings starting to fail**.**Exhaust system rear heatshield insecure**.**Battery insecure**.**Front number plate deteriorated and Rear number plate figures faded**.

Seat Belts Advisories:Child seat securing Nearside rear;not checked.Near side front fabric stitching damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

**Front link bar bush bondings starting to fail**.**Exhaust system rear heatshield insecure**.**Battery insecure**.**Front number plate deteriorated and Rear number plate figures faded**.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat Belts Advisories:Child seat securing Nearside rear;not checked.Near side front fabric stitching damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,794 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,717 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 57,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,778 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,546 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 ZZH is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

BN51 ZZH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is BN51 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 ZZH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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