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HK51 NVT

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 NVT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,505 miles

malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 5 Aug 2014 91,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres rubber perishing

alt belt loose

malfunction indicator lamp on

water pipe at rear of engine bay damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2012 86,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 82,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,808 miles

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

engine malfunction indicator illuminated on dashboard

Fail 28 Mar 2007 73,806 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard

nearside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seats will not pull forward to allow easy access to the rear seating area

cat rattling as if broken up inside

Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,420 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seats will not pull forward to allow good access to the rear seating area

cat rattling as if it has broken up inside

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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HK51 NVT is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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 HK51 NVT, 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 HK51 NVT registered?

HK51 NVT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is HK51 NVT safe to buy?

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