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GL51 ZKO

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZKO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 89,299 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 80,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,294 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,954 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GL51 ZKO is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 ZKO, 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 GL51 ZKO registered?

GL51 ZKO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GL51 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ZKO shows 9 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.

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