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SB51 BGV

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,841 mi
Last recorded77,841 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 BGV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,841 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

offside wiperblade torn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,461 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

semi opaque edge fitted to top of windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,198 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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SB51 BGV is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB51 BGV, 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 SB51 BGV registered?

SB51 BGV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is SB51 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 BGV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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