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KV51 MBY

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,636 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,216 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front (brake) slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,517 miles

air bag light on

Fail 12 Nov 2011 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

brake fluid low

engine light on

front disc pads worn to limit

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s rear inner disc pad low

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall split and in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2010 65,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc pads low on limit

n/s rear tyre low on limit

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,877 miles

front disc pads low on limit

n/s rear tyre low on limit

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,259 miles

n/s washer poor operation

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,179 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,544 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 32,435 miles

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

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 MBY is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

KV51 MBY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is KV51 MBY safe to buy?

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