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CN51 UPZ

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,472 mi
Last recorded121,472 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 UPZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body kit covering sills

Fail 26 Jul 2012 121,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body kit covering sills

Pass 28 Jul 2011 108,718 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 108,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 84,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,917 miles

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

cuts in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 11 Feb 2008 67,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

cuts in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 10 Feb 2007 55,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,793 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 43,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,200 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 UPZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 CN51 UPZ, 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 CN51 UPZ registered?

CN51 UPZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is CN51 UPZ safe to buy?

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