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KV51 BWJ

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BWJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,527 miles

Drivers front seat locked in upright position

Front ABS rings corroded

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

Oil leak

Passenger side rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,871 miles

Both front ABS rings broken

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 77,871 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front ABS rings broken

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 71,793 miles

Both front A B S rings broken

Front brake discs worn

Long hand brake travel

Long hand brake travel

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,783 miles

Drivers seat locked in upright position

Oil leak

Passenger & drivers front ABS. rings broken

Passenger side rear bumper & chassis damaged

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,399 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,435 miles

Drivers front & passenger front A.B.S rings broken

Drivers seat locked in upright position

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,220 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,719 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 29,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Long hand brake travel

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 BWJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWJ, 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 KV51 BWJ registered?

KV51 BWJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is KV51 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 BWJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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