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MK51 EZE

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 EZE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,194 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Fail 28 Feb 2018 72,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,132 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,920 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,233 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 59,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 55,013 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,328 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing close and deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,265 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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MK51 EZE is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MK51 EZE, 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 MK51 EZE registered?

MK51 EZE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is MK51 EZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 EZE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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