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SB51 BJO

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,800 mi
Last recorded35,800 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 BJO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 35,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,890 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,884 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 BJO is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB51 BJO?

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What year was SB51 BJO registered?

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

Is SB51 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 BJO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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