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CX51 NPK

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,369 mi
Last recorded131,369 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NPK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2017 129,246 miles

Central Front exhaust hanger corroded but exhaust adequately corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished but not showing cords

cooling fan not working

Fail 19 Jul 2017 129,246 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front exhaust hanger corroded but exhaust adequately corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished but not showing cords

cooling fan not working

Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,811 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy joint (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside brake pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 126,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy joint (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside brake pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,576 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,845 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat backcatch faulty

Fail 18 Jul 2014 120,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat backcatch faulty

Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,656 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 116,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 107,688 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 104,118 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 100,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2009 100,996 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 92,993 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 18 May 2007 84,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 71,592 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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CX51 NPK is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX51 NPK, 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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CX51 NPK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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