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KF51 UUS

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,689 mi
Last recorded51,689 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 UUS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,785 miles

Nearside Front ABS target cracked.

Offside Front ABS target cracked.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 20,748 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,851 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 19,851 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,386 miles

both o/s tyres cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,566 miles

advise 2 x fronr wiper blades slight split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 14,375 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 14,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,370 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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KF51 UUS is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KF51 UUS, 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 KF51 UUS registered?

KF51 UUS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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