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RO51 OVL

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,302 mi
Last recorded73,302 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,302 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 73,298 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,218 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,836 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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RO51 OVL is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO51 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 OVL registered?

RO51 OVL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is RO51 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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