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BU51 ZRR

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZRR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 110,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust is leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,161 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,810 miles

2.both rear tyres approaching legal limit. 2.corrosion on service brake unions/ferrules etc.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 101,810 miles

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

2.both rear tyres approaching legal limit. 2.corrosion on service brake unions/ferrules etc.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,213 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 80,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,454 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,778 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,308 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 ZRR is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BU51 ZRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 ZRR registered?

BU51 ZRR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is BU51 ZRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZRR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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