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BNZ 7573

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7573
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

crack in bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in windscreen

oil leak

passenger seats missing

Pass 6 Apr 2015 90,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,928 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 86,903 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

Front engine stabilizer mount bolt missing but second mount provides adequet support

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012

corrosion on both rear undersills

corrosion on floor to sills

damage to o/s/f subframe by track contol arm mounting

o/s handbrake effort

Fail 25 Jul 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion on both rear undersills

corrosion on floor to sills

damage to o/s/f subframe by track contol arm mounting

o/s handbrake effort

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,230 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,386 miles

rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

rear brakes juddering

Fail 29 Dec 2010 70,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

rear brakes juddering

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,931 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 63,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,647 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 49,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,913 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 35,752 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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BNZ 7573 is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BNZ 7573, 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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BNZ 7573 is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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