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CE51 PVT

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,960 mi
Last recorded70,960 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 PVT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,747 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 70,747 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,535 miles

engine mount underneath worn

offside mirror cracked and insecure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,503 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,460 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 57,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,866 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,369 miles

more travel than normal in parking brake

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 PVT is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PVT, 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 CE51 PVT registered?

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

Is CE51 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 PVT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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