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ML51 LVC

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,949 mi
Last recorded83,949 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 LVC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside & Nearside inner & outer sills slightly corroded - obscured by sill trims

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 83,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside & Nearside inner & outer sills slightly corroded - obscured by sill trims

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,480 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded but not weak

Fail 5 Dec 2022 83,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded but not weak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear chassis corroded but not weak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,235 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,235 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f ABS ring corroded and worn

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,506 miles

n/s/f track rod end has some movement

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,928 miles

item removed from drivers veiw

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,337 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box is corroding

water leak on the engine

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,048 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicators

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,855 miles

exhaust front mount near flexy pipe is broken

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,260 miles

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS STARTING TO CRACK AND SPLIT

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF SILLS

RADIATOR IS CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Fail 1 Oct 2008 41,260 miles

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS STARTING TO CRACK AND SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF SILLS

RADIATOR IS CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,184 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 75% WORN .

ADVISE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE BUT NOT TO STOP

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEX OUTER COVERING IS STARTING TO BREAK AWAY CAUSING IT TO RATTLE

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER ARM SEEMS SLIGHTLY INSECURE TO FIXING POINT ON NUT

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 30,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside front wiper blade deteriateing

Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriateing

Pass 5 Oct 2005 25,039 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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ML51 LVC is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ML51 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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