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CU51 SNW

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,227 mi
Last recorded115,227 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 SNW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,227 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 111,007 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 111,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 102,799 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 102,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 97,866 miles

Battery insecure

Front washers working through rear washer switch

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear reverse lights not working

Drivers seat tilt stuck in upright postion when operated

Passenger seat tilt stuck in upright postion when operated

Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,866 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front washers working through rear washer switch

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear reverse lights not working

Drivers seat tilt stuck in upright postion when operated

Passenger seat tilt stuck in upright postion when operated

Pass 29 May 2009 90,624 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 90,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2008 74,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 74,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,821 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 57,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 42,829 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 42,829 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SNW is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CU51 SNW, 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 SNW registered?

CU51 SNW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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