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BT51 JKE

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,456 mi
Last recorded86,456 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 JKE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,177 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,132 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,259 miles

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 81,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,053 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 40,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,500 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres in poor condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,296 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,741 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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BT51 JKE is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT51 JKE, 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 BT51 JKE registered?

BT51 JKE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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