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ML51 LUB

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,368 mi
Last recorded108,368 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 LUB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,368 miles

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

N/S/R Mirror Cracked

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wires hanging down at rear

airbag warning lamp on.

eml on.

rear discs slightly worn

sill protection fitted.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 108,368 miles

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

N/S/R Mirror Cracked

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Wires hanging down at rear

airbag warning lamp on.

eml on.

rear discs slightly worn

sill protection fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 108,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R Mirror Cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wires hanging down at rear

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 99,908 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 90,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,181 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 79,256 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,256 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,738 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 59,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 41,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front seat will not tilt forward

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,649 miles

nearside front seat will not tilt forward

Pass 20 Oct 2005 38,537 miles

near side front and rear tyres sidewalls scrubbed.

rear tyres getting close to limits

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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ML51 LUB is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML51 LUB, 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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ML51 LUB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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