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GV51 SYW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,051 mi
Last recorded67,051 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 SYW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,051 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,872 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,828 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,350 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,067 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,019 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 SYW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SYW, 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

How do I check the history of GV51 SYW?

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What year was GV51 SYW registered?

GV51 SYW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is GV51 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 SYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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