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SD51 SPU

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,141 mi
Last recorded50,141 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 SPU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 50,141 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 50,141 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 44,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,849 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 43,407 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 43,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,056 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,273 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 32,297 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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SD51 SPU is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD51 SPU, 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 SD51 SPU?

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What year was SD51 SPU registered?

SD51 SPU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is SD51 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 SPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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