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MK51 ZRU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,426 mi
Last recorded114,426 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,426 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 114,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,395 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 108,395 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,562 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,401 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 ZRU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

MK51 ZRU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is MK51 ZRU safe to buy?

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