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GV51 USS

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,779 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot is on first latch but secure.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,753 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bootlid locks in the first position does not fully close but is secure.

front headlight aims poor but still visable.

o/s/r tyre perished sidewall.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 80,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 55,137 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,827 miles

Tinted windows sides & rear restriction to visability.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,189 miles

supplementary restraint system warning lamp is on

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 USS is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 USS, 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 GV51 USS registered?

GV51 USS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 December 2001.

Is GV51 USS safe to buy?

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