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GV51 KHE

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,960 mi
Last recorded141,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KHE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 141,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 141,955 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 134,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,041 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 126,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,810 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight blow on joint between rear silencer and middle pipe

Fail 18 Jan 2011 11,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight blow on joint between rear silencer and middle pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,253 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 111,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 103,961 miles

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 22 Jan 2008 96,361 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,723 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 KHE is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KHE, 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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GV51 KHE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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