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SA51 GKN

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 GKN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 97,247 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 97,007 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 85,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,119 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion at bottom of rear coil springs

exhaust corroded/corroding

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipes at rack

small cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

some corrosion on floor and sills

some fraying on offside front seatbelt

some/slight perishing on nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2010 72,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion at bottom of rear coil springs

exhaust corroded/corroding

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipes at rack

small cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

some corrosion on floor and sills

some fraying on offside front seatbelt

some/slight perishing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,989 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 57,987 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 49,140 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,986 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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SA51 GKN is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 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 Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA51 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SA51 GKN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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