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CN51 KXL

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,916 mi
Last recorded59,916 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 KXL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,916 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 59,899 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,551 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v boot perished

Offside Rear brake pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder becoming corroded

both front top strut mounts have slight play, possibly within manufactures specification

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi is starting to break up

front wiper blades in poor condition, however clearing the screen effectively

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer c.v boot perished

Offside Rear brake pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder becoming corroded

both front top strut mounts have slight play, possibly within manufactures specification

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi is starting to break up

front wiper blades in poor condition, however clearing the screen effectively

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,002 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 42,002 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 38,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,350 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 36,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front brake disc badly warped

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre nearing legal limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 25,165 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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CN51 KXL is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN51 KXL, 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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CN51 KXL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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