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CV51 LWN

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,935 mi
Last recorded109,935 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LWN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,935 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated metal mesh

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 109,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated metal mesh

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,674 miles

both rear tyres perished and spliting

front cv boots perished

front exhaust flexi deteriated

rear brake flexi slightly perished

slight play in front suspension bushes

slight play in rear suspension bushes

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,540 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and spliting

front cv boots perished

front exhaust flexi deteriated

o/s/f tyre woen low

rear brake flexi slightly perished

slight play in front suspension bushes

slight play in rear suspension bushes

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,784 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 88,210 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 63,127 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 63,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,696 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 48,941 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,033 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 41,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CV51 LWN is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV51 LWN, 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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CV51 LWN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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