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GV51 VRC

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VRC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,648 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2008 64,351 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 64,351 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,184 miles

rear discs slightly rusty

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,152 miles

surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc

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 VRC is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

GV51 VRC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is GV51 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 VRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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