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RE51 BVB

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 BVB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,243 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,484 miles

front inner b/disc faces poor

front tyre walls cracking near rim ( border line pass )

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,588 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,308 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,458 miles

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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RE51 BVB is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE51 BVB, 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 RE51 BVB registered?

RE51 BVB is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RE51 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 BVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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