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KV51 BWY

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end outer sill lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,531 miles

park brake effort just met

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,658 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear underside covered in under seal

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,850 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,107 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wheel bind n/s/r

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,265 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,361 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,926 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 34,926 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,574 miles

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

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

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 BWY is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

KV51 BWY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is KV51 BWY safe to buy?

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