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MK51 ZRV

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,988 mi
Last recorded73,988 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 ZRV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,988 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower/inner sill near to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 73,975 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working nearside and offside (3.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower/inner sill near to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,681 miles

Front tyres ageing

fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded

slight leakage power steering rack seals

Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,228 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perishing/deterioted.

Fuel pipes near fuel tank surface corrosion

Slight leak from power steering rack seals.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,607 miles

both rear outer sills have corrosion but not excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,815 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,960 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,302 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,568 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,568 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,153 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish on tyre walls

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,902 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 ZRV is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

MK51 ZRV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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