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KV51 LZD

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 LZD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,521 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 135,518 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery clamp poor

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,879 miles

offside rear tyre misshaped

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust breaking up

Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,097 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 81,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,022 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,851 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,851 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,974 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,146 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 23,676 miles

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

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 LZD is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

KV51 LZD is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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