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RN51 LFP

2001 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,248 mi
Last recorded36,248 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 LFP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 26,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,322 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,217 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 18,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RN51 LFP is a 2001 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 RN51 LFP, 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 RN51 LFP registered?

RN51 LFP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RN51 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 LFP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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