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GV51 VRM

2001 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,762 mi
Last recorded96,762 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VRM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 96,762 miles

Eml illuminated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded in wheel arch

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded in wheel arch

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside undersealed

Fail 16 Jun 2026 96,742 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed car has a missfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan/seat (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan/seat (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear heavily corroded

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,200 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

eml on

Fail 8 Feb 2019 96,200 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

eml on

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,290 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 88,233 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall no cords showing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall no cords showing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,517 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 41,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are on the limit on the inner edge

off side inner brake pad looks low

Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,035 miles

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

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

impact damage to n/s windscreen in swept zone , damage not more than 10mm ...limit is 40mm

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 VRM is a 2001 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VRM, 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.

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GV51 VRM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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