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OV51 DHL

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 DHL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,885 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise both front tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 May 2008 52,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 May 2008 52,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,045 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 32,954 miles

n/s/f tyre wall kerbed †baffles loose in rear silencer †o/s/f n/s/f tyres 2mm near limit †o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked †exhaust surface corrosion †front and rear brake discs worn

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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OV51 DHL is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV51 DHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV51 DHL registered?

OV51 DHL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is OV51 DHL safe to buy?

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