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ML51 UKT

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,147 mi
Last recorded121,147 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 UKT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,074 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON EDGES

CLUTDH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON EDGES

CLUTDH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,437 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 94,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,374 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 42,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,891 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 UKT is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKT, 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 ML51 UKT registered?

ML51 UKT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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