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SA51 UCR

2001 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,626 mi
Last recorded101,626 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 UCR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,626 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 101,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,773 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 96,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,302 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,302 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,360 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,948 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 75,948 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,495 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 44,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,353 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 UCR is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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