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CU51 NHO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,600 mi
Last recorded46,600 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NHO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,600 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,041 miles

hand brake travel and imbalanced, body damage, oil leak, multi guards fitted, n/s front tyre uneven wear, play in n/s front ball joint, play in front track control arm inner bushes, dip images poor at limit

Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,041 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

hand brake travel and imbalanced, body damage, oil leak, multi guards fitted, n/s front tyre uneven wear, play in n/s front ball joint, play in front track control arm inner bushes, dip images poor at limit

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,952 miles

hand brake u/bal os low, os sill damaged, body damage multi, wear to front discs, nsf inner tca bush mnior play, os dip poor image.nsr damage.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 39,952 miles

Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

hand brake u/bal os low, os sill damaged, body damage multi, wear to front discs, nsf inner tca bush mnior play, os dip poor image.nsr damage.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,388 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 34,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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 NHO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NHO, 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

How do I check the history of CU51 NHO?

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What year was CU51 NHO registered?

CU51 NHO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is CU51 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 NHO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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