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BX51 CGF

2001 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,894 mi
Last recorded82,894 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CGF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,894 miles

Bulkhead cross member corroded

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

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Bulkhead cross member corroded

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

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,050 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to front cross member

Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to front cross member

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

o/s air bag missing and air bag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,358 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 66,353 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,725 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 CGF is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGF, 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 BX51 CGF registered?

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

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