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GU51 XSV

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,486 miles

front wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2011 95,338 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

bonnet rubs on wiper arms

corrosion to rear suspension and brake components especialy nearside disc

floor and inner cills corroding

headlamp pattern starting to deteriate both sides

some corrosion to steering and suspension components underside

steering noisy

steering rack has a slight leak to nearside possible seal failure

Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet rubs on wiper arms

corrosion to rear suspension and brake components especialy nearside disc

floor and inner cills corroding

headlamp pattern starting to deteriate both sides

some corrosion to steering and suspension components underside

steering noisy

steering rack has a slight leak to nearside possible seal failure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 86,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front cv gaitors perished

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front cv gaitors perished

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,132 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished and starting to split

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,040 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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GU51 XSV is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GU51 XSV, 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 GU51 XSV registered?

GU51 XSV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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