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FA51 ZKV

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZKV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 77,911 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on both rear outer steel brake pipes

drivers seat doesnt fold foward

exhaust front flexi sleeve corroded corrosion on exhaust rear section

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge no visible tread

stone chips in screen

Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on both rear outer steel brake pipes

drivers seat doesnt fold foward

exhaust front flexi sleeve corroded corrosion on exhaust rear section

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx worn on inner edge no visible tread

stone chips in screen

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,671 miles

drivers seat doesnt fold foward

exhaust front flexi sleeve corroded

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre has slight surface cracking on outer sidewall

slight corrosion on exhaust rear section

Fail 6 Aug 2009 66,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat doesnt fold foward

exhaust front flexi sleeve corroded

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre has slight surface cracking on outer sidewall

slight corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,026 miles

exhaust front fexible sleeve corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

slight blow at exhaust center and rear joint

wiper blades split at ends but effectively clear screen

Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

exhaust front fexible sleeve corroded

front brake discs worn

slight blow at exhaust center and rear joint

wiper blades split at ends but effectively clear screen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 29,098 miles

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

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

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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FA51 ZKV is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA51 ZKV, 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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FA51 ZKV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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