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KP51 POV

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,595 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,934 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,034 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,034 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,357 miles

Offside Front seat cover loose

Offside Front wing has damage

front brakes slightly binding on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,356 miles

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

Offside Front seat cover loose

Offside Front wing has damage

front brakes slightly binding on

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,473 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

O/s/f inner rackend slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 63,468 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,363 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 33,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,323 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 POV is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KP51 POV, 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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KP51 POV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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