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ET51 BXZ

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,263 mi
Last recorded113,263 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BXZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 103,525 miles

cracking to o/s rear tyre

wear to front brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2013 103,525 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 85,900 miles

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

slight dampness on steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2010 76,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,562 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ET51 BXZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET51 BXZ, 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 ET51 BXZ registered?

ET51 BXZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is ET51 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 BXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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