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HG51 NMU

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 NMU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,504 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,630 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 88,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side rear wheel very slightly tight to turn

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,560 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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HG51 NMU is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG51 NMU, 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

How do I check the history of HG51 NMU?

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What year was HG51 NMU registered?

HG51 NMU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HG51 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 NMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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