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BU51 OCR

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OCR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 115,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 115,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 107,378 miles

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

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,626 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 98,624 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,770 miles

o/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge and on limit

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 82,604 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,495 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,830 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 45,495 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,495 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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BU51 OCR is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU51 OCR, 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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BU51 OCR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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