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BP51 TTO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,990 mi
Last recorded143,990 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TTO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 143,990 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 135,321 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 118,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,635 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tryes badly worn inner and outer edges two thirds in middle

Fail 28 Nov 2012 106,630 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tryes badly worn inner and outer edges two thirds in middle

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,376 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,376 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,236 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,398 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 58,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,675 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,596 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 38,974 miles

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

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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BP51 TTO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue 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 BP51 TTO, 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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BP51 TTO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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