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CE51 PNO

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 PNO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,719 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2013 76,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,519 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,141 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake sl ight binding

Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,141 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f brake sl ight binding

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2008 45,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,310 miles

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

nearside front seat not tiping

Fail 31 Jan 2007 37,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front seat not tiping

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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CE51 PNO is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE51 PNO, 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 CE51 PNO registered?

CE51 PNO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is CE51 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 PNO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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