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RO51 XZR

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,629 mi
Last recorded125,629 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XZR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 121,863 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 117,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 114,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

timing belt cover missing

Fail 5 Oct 2013 114,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

timing belt cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2012 110,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 110,069 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,776 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork marks around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre inside tyre wear nail in shoulder of tyre.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes squeaky operation.

Srs light on dashboard.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 105,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork marks around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre inside tyre wear nail in shoulder of tyre.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes squeaky operation.

Srs light on dashboard.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,922 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Srs light on dashboard.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 95,553 miles

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2008 91,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside rear tyre side walls cracking,low tread

Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,443 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 81,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XZR is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO51 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

RO51 XZR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RO51 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XZR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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