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BX51 CGE

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CGE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 60,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,372 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 CGE is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BX51 CGE, 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 BX51 CGE registered?

BX51 CGE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BX51 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 CGE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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