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CU51 MGS

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,992 mi
Last recorded39,992 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MGS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,992 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

The rear brakes are starting to bind ,they will need attention in the near future.

the hand brake lever has some travel ,but not to excess.

the near side rear tyre has a screw broken off in the tread.

the off side rear tyre has many small perish cracks on the inner edge of the tread,this tyre needs to be monitored .in case of premiture failure.

the rear exhaust silencer has some corrosion.the exhaust has a small corroded hole and is starting to make a noise .WILL NEED ATTENTION IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,201 miles

long hand brake lever travel

slight binding of rear brakes + rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,708 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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CU51 MGS is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CU51 MGS, 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 CU51 MGS registered?

CU51 MGS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is CU51 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 MGS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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