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EY51 MVO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,489 mi
Last recorded116,489 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 MVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,489 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,774 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,702 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,082 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,788 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,420 miles

o/f tyre is a rotational tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2006 49,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/f has a rotatiol tyre n/s/f is an aisemmetrico tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,974 miles

exhaust corroding at tailpipe flange and pipe into rear silencer/not blowing

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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EY51 MVO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY51 MVO, 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 EY51 MVO registered?

EY51 MVO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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