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FM51 NLY

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,039 mi
Last recorded48,039 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 NLY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 48,039 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Nov 2014 48,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,363 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,363 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,934 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 33,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 27,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,379 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,379 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,896 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,500 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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FM51 NLY is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM51 NLY, 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 FM51 NLY registered?

FM51 NLY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is FM51 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 NLY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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