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FG51 UOP

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UOP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 151,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 151,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 145,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 145,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 137,157 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 136,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 121,965 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 121,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 112,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 112,727 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Near side front roll bar link bush wearing

Near side front tyre tread edge wear

Off side front c.v boot some damage

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake traval

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 111,500 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

boot floor has sustained damage

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,818 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 88,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,898 miles

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 UOP is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UOP, 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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FG51 UOP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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