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KV51 AUR

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,169 mi
Last recorded113,169 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 AUR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,169 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 113,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,853 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 108,315 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills

Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,221 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,844 miles

Both front shocks have a reduced damping effect

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 83,844 miles

Both front shocks have a reduced damping effect

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,202 miles

BOTH front tyres slightly low on tread and slightly perished

BOTH rear tyres perished (cords not exposed)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 81,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front tyres slightly low on tread and slightly perished

BOTH rear tyres perished (cords not exposed)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,697 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 76,697 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,307 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,883 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 53,116 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,225 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,617 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 AUR is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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