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FB02 OHU

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,111 mi
Last recorded53,111 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OHU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,111 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML ILLUMINATED

Fail 22 May 2013 46,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel

offside font brake slightly binding

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

white furring on brake and fuel pipes

Pass 22 May 2013 46,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel

offside font brake slightly binding

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

white furring on brake and fuel pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,199 miles

1.long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,190 miles

1.centre and rear exhaust system corroded †2.very slight buckle in n/s front inner wheel rim †3.long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Nov 2005 16,062 miles

1.corrosion on exhaust centre section †2.long handbrake travel

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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FB02 OHU is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB02 OHU, 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 FB02 OHU registered?

FB02 OHU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FB02 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 OHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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