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BX51 BBN

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,936 mi
Last recorded146,936 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BBN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,099 miles

Engine management light is on

Front to rear joiners,metal brake pipes are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 136,099 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Alternater belt has deteriorated

Engine management light is on

Front to rear joiners,metal brake pipes are corroded

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 123,448 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 123,448 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,288 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 112,288 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,419 miles

Plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,837 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,422 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,249 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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BX51 BBN is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 BX51 BBN, 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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BX51 BBN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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