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GF51 BRV

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BRV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,366 miles

nearside rear indicator lens slight damage

offside front ABS ring damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2010 81,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front ABS ring damaged

nearside rear indicator lens slight damage

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,114 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres low on inside edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 70,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres low on inside edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,489 miles

cut in near side rear tyre side wall.

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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GF51 BRV is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF51 BRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 BRV registered?

GF51 BRV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GF51 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 BRV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF51 BRV have outstanding finance?

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