MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
front exhaust mounting deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front exhaust mounting deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs worn replace asap
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
all exhaust rusty
both front seats wont fold forward
front pads low
n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm †o/s/f tyre on 4mm
slight gearbox oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
all exhaust rusty
both front seats wont fold forward
front pads low
n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm †o/s/f tyre on 4mm
slight gearbox oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 ODB is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?
BU51 ODB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2001.
Is BU51 ODB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 ODB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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