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MK51 WLP

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 WLP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 90,485 miles

Same as first mot

Fail 30 Apr 2012 90,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag light on

Front exhaust mount broke

Nearside headlight poor image

Nearside outer cv boot perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,324 miles

Nearside & offside headlights poor images

Nearside outer cv boot perrished

Fail 18 May 2011 90,314 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlights poor images

Nearside outer cv boot perrished

Pass 7 May 2010 86,252 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Headlights poor images

Nearside & offside front tyre's on limit

Nearside & offside outer cv boots perrished

Pass 19 May 2009 79,401 miles

Air bag light on

Centre exhaust rusty

Impact damage to offside front

Nearside outer cv boot perrished

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 20 May 2008 71,721 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Handbrake travel

Offside & nearside rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 May 2007 59,107 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,479 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 WLP is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MK51 WLP, 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 MK51 WLP registered?

MK51 WLP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is MK51 WLP safe to buy?

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