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EF51 VPL

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VPL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 89,672 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 89,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 86,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 77,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,874 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 66,295 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,374 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 53,724 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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EF51 VPL is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF51 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 VPL registered?

EF51 VPL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is EF51 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 VPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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