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GL51 VBN

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VBN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,732 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 71,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,973 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,694 miles

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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GL51 VBN is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL51 VBN, 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

How do I check the history of GL51 VBN?

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What year was GL51 VBN registered?

GL51 VBN is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GL51 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 VBN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL51 VBN have outstanding finance?

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