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BO51 BCF

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 BCF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,682 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,676 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,507 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 8 Jan 2014 57,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,232 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 45,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,272 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,272 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,787 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 11,289 miles

new rear wiper blade required

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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BO51 BCF is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BO51 BCF, 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 BO51 BCF registered?

BO51 BCF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BO51 BCF safe to buy?

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