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FG51 UCM

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UCM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,958 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,958 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,366 miles

c/v JOINT SPEED RING CRACKED

Fail 10 Dec 2012 85,354 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

c/v JOINT SPEED RING CRACKED

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,969 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front headlamp adjusting motors are unpluged at the time of test

both front wipers split on edges but clearing screen ok

Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,479 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 43,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,602 miles

all tyres slight deteriorasion of outer walls

nail in near side rear tyre

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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FG51 UCM is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG51 UCM, 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 FG51 UCM registered?

FG51 UCM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is FG51 UCM safe to buy?

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