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BX51 DMU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,547 mi
Last recorded90,547 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DMU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 90,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,192 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,188 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,521 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,521 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,553 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,861 miles

offside and nearside front drop links perished

rear brake pads low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,725 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 40,883 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 DMU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

BX51 DMU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is BX51 DMU safe to buy?

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