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MJ51 KVF

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KVF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,239 miles

offside headlamp poor pattern

oil leak , contaminated offside front suspension and belts

rear exhaust hitting rear axle

Fail 20 Aug 2014 94,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside headlamp poor pattern

oil leak , contaminated offside front suspension and belts

rear exhaust hitting rear axle

Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,239 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,213 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 62,213 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,197 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,275 miles

all four tyres sidewalls showing signs of cracks

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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MJ51 KVF is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ51 KVF, 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 MJ51 KVF registered?

MJ51 KVF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is MJ51 KVF safe to buy?

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