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KV51 AUF

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 AUF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,226 miles

Emissions not tested massive leaking from front (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy area (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

anti-slip brake pedal worn

both front shock a bsorbers slight worn

driver seat has slight damage

n/s/f steering gaiter has damp

n/s/f tyre edges worn,n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f wiper end rubber split

Fail 8 May 2015 116,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 116,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 104,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 104,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,191 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 May 2013 89,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2012 75,937 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 75,937 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,195 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 42,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2007 33,443 miles

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades showing deteriation

Fail 24 Nov 2006 30,572 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 17 Nov 2005 23,854 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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KV51 AUF is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KV51 AUF, 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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KV51 AUF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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