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CU51 MHG

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MHG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,245 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

unfused wires running under bonnet & through body work

Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,245 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

unfused wires running under bonnet & through body work

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,060 miles

front tyres worn low

slight play to nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,204 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 91,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

un fuesd wires under bonnet

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,208 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,662 miles

Battery insecure.

Front brake discs worn,.

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front indicaotor lense damaged.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiring from stereo system very badly routed and in dager of becoming damaged and shorting out on the body work causing a fire, strongly recomend that this is rectified

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,662 miles

Battery insecure.

Front brake discs worn,.

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front indicaotor lense damaged.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Wiring from stereo system very badly routed and in dager of becoming damaged and shorting out on the body work causing a fire, strongly recomend that this is rectified

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,114 miles

auxillary belt starting to perish

centre exhaust starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front exhaust slight leak

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

rear washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre is flat

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,242 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,541 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,815 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MHG is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU51 MHG, 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 MHG registered?

CU51 MHG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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