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SA51 VCK

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

75,348 mi
Last recorded75,348 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 VCK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,348 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 75,347 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 75,338 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,219 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,696 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 64,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 57,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,681 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 VCK is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 VCK, 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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What year was SA51 VCK registered?

SA51 VCK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SA51 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 VCK shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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