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GV51 UHL

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,933 mi
Last recorded64,933 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UHL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 64,933 miles

coolant leak

n/s/r door dont open from the out side

vehicle starting to become corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

n/s/r door dont open from the out side

vehicle starting to become corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 60,835 miles

corrosion to front floor pan's o/s and n/s

slight bind from n/s front wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres close to ligal limit on inner edges

corrotion to underside of vechal

exhaust becoming corroeded

had body damage to n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tyre has signs of fouling against damaged wheel arch(but not fouling at present time)

rear discs very corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,187 miles

Drivers door handle insecure.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 51,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door handle insecure.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,611 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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GV51 UHL is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV51 UHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 UHL registered?

GV51 UHL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is GV51 UHL safe to buy?

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