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BU51 OCW

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OCW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,085 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 88,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 6 May 2014 88,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

engine mangement warning light on

engine misfire

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,814 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front body panel damage

radiator in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front body panel damage

radiator in poor condition

unable to check front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,902 miles

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

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,043 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 39,495 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 OCW is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU51 OCW, 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 BU51 OCW registered?

BU51 OCW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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