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BX51 EFG

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,918 mi
Last recorded65,918 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EFG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,918 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,066 miles

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

rear brake discs have worn slightly uneven

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,875 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear brake discs corroding

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

front washers poor

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,409 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,546 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,375 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 EFG is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

BX51 EFG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is BX51 EFG safe to buy?

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