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CX51 NRO

2001 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,750 mi
Last recorded105,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NRO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,750 miles

O/S/F indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

windscreen cracked in zone `b` but out of vision of road surface

Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,750 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

windscreen cracked in zone `b` but out of vision of road surface

Pass 16 Jan 2011 96,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 96,570 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,232 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 85,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,469 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 78,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,664 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,952 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 63,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,001 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 55,757 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 NRO is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CX51 NRO, 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 CX51 NRO registered?

CX51 NRO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is CX51 NRO safe to buy?

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