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CV51 MHU

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MHU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,453 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,165 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 65,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,824 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,636 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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CV51 MHU is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV51 MHU, 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 CV51 MHU registered?

CV51 MHU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is CV51 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 MHU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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