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FP51 PCX

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,127 mi
Last recorded60,127 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 PCX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,127 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle bushes detiorated but no play

play in osf steering arm

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,686 miles

imbalance in front brakes

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

temporary repair to offside dipped headlamp bulb retainer

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 46,477 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,874 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 37,874 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FP51 PCX is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 FP51 PCX, 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 FP51 PCX registered?

FP51 PCX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is FP51 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 PCX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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