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KP51 PKY

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,110 mi
Last recorded70,110 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 PKY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,327 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,335 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 68,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine oil dipstick does not fit into tube correctly.

items hanging from mirror (removed for test)

non standard air filter fitted

offside side skirt insecure

slight movement in driver seat mechanism, and seat base cushion insecure

suspension has been lowered

Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,861 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil dipstick does not fit into tube correctly.

items hanging from mirror (removed for test)

non standard air filter fitted

offside side skirt insecure

slight movement in driver seat mechanism, and seat base cushion insecure

suspension has been lowered

Fail 27 Aug 2011 67,835 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil dipstick does not fit into tube correctly, unable to correctly assess oil level.

non standard air filter fitted

offside front seat base cushion insecure

vehicle suspension has been lowered

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,671 miles

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

wipers only just clearing the screen

Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

wipers only just clearing the screen

Pass 30 May 2009 45,116 miles

N/SIDE/FRONT AND O/SIDE REAR TYRE CUT BUT NOT DOWN TO CORD

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

Fail 23 May 2009 45,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/SIDE/FRONT AND O/SIDE REAR TYRE CUT BUT NOT DOWN TO CORD

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,213 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 42,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,139 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 38,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,332 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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KP51 PKY is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KP51 PKY, 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

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What year was KP51 PKY registered?

KP51 PKY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is KP51 PKY safe to buy?

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