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GL51 ZLK

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZLK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 63,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills have plastic covers restricting access to inspect

inner sills both sides have some corrosion and blistering

rear underside has areas of surface corrosion esp around suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,641 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 58,641 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,736 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,686 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,413 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,150 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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GL51 ZLK is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL51 ZLK, 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.

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What year was GL51 ZLK registered?

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

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