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MK51 CXU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,213 mi
Last recorded71,213 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 CXU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2012 71,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,029 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 66,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,816 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 59,816 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,104 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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MK51 CXU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK51 CXU, 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

How do I check the history of MK51 CXU?

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What year was MK51 CXU registered?

MK51 CXU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is MK51 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 CXU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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