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KV51 BXR

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,220 miles

inbalance in handbrake readings

odd size tyres fitted front and rear axle

oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2015 111,650 miles

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

coolant slightly low.sills covered.oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 111,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

coolant slightly low.sills covered.oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,965 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,042 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,728 miles

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to split.......

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed.....

Pass 28 Oct 2006 33,861 miles

Front brake efforts imbalanced.

Front brake pads on wear limit of 1.5mm and brake discs lipped.

PAS drive belt splitting.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 28,989 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 BXR is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BXR, 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 KV51 BXR registered?

KV51 BXR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is KV51 BXR safe to buy?

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