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GV51 FZO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,340 mi
Last recorded88,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FZO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,340 miles

both sides front seats loose on runners

both sides rear tyres perrished and starting to crack

near side front tyre perrished

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Fail 9 Jul 2014 88,333 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both sides front seats loose on runners

both sides rear tyres perrished and starting to crack

near side front tyre perrished

off side wiper poor

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,569 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

o s rear tyre slight cut in side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,469 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,942 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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GV51 FZO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV51 FZO, 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 GV51 FZO registered?

GV51 FZO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is GV51 FZO safe to buy?

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