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KN51 ZTW

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,858 mi
Last recorded100,858 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 ZTW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wiper blade rubbers starting to split

Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light on

wiper blade rubbers starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,461 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 73,241 miles

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

small split offside wiper

Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,611 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,409 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 53,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,949 miles

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

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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KN51 ZTW is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN51 ZTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN51 ZTW?

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What year was KN51 ZTW registered?

KN51 ZTW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is KN51 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 ZTW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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