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SD51 SRV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,688 mi
Last recorded102,688 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 SRV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s sill damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 102,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s sill damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2013 102,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 102,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,873 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 96,873 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 82,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine man. light on

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Nov 2008 71,188 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,652 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 35,134 miles

ADVISE heavy oil leak from corroded oil filter

ADVISE rear brakes only achieved minimum pass mark

ADVISE suspect hazard warning faulty

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,134 miles

ADVISE heavy oil leak from corroded oil filter

ADVISE rear brakes only achieved minimum pass mark

ADVISE suspect hazard warning faulty

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 SRV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SD51 SRV, 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 SD51 SRV registered?

SD51 SRV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SD51 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 SRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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