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BX51 DME

2001 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,700 mi
Last recorded162,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DME
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 162,700 miles

Clutch anti-slip provision missing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 162,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Clutch anti-slip provision missing

Pass 7 Jul 2013 154,716 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 143,776 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 134,686 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 134,674 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 115,420 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 115,418 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 104,901 miles

both front tyres close to shock absorbers

Pass 6 Jul 2007 101,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 101,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 74,934 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 DME is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DME, 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 DME is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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