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SL51 CVX

2001 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,855 mi
Last recorded70,855 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 CVX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,855 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,351 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,496 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,985 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,758 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 42,499 miles

a.b.s. ring crackt at O.S F.

slight bind on N.S.R.

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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SL51 CVX is a 2001 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL51 CVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL51 CVX registered?

SL51 CVX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SL51 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 CVX 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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