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KU51 NPX

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NPX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

coolant low

engine oil low

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,994 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,978 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 59,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 49,879 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 46,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,312 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,618 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,618 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 36,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

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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KU51 NPX is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KU51 NPX, 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 KU51 NPX registered?

KU51 NPX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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