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CX51 POH

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 POH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 89,534 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,316 miles

Coolant level low

Front tyres beginning to wear low on tread, please monitor

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,570 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,463 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,639 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 65,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,026 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

ring on nearside outer c v joint broken

Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

ring on nearside outer c v joint broken

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,608 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 43,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,525 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,876 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 POH is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 POH, 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 POH registered?

CX51 POH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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