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HV51 KNK

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,630 mi
Last recorded68,630 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 KNK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 68,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 65,862 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 65,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 20 May 2024 56,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Offside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,382 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 47,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,545 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,536 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,909 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,686 miles

both front inner disc pads worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,773 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 KNK is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KNK, 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 KNK registered?

HV51 KNK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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