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HV51 BND

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 BND
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,647 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant pressure cap missing

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,723 miles

low effort o/s handbrake

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,454 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,454 miles

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Fail 19 Jan 2009 57,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,602 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,683 miles

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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HV51 BND is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV51 BND, 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 HV51 BND registered?

HV51 BND is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HV51 BND shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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