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SM51 SFE

2001 MG Zr+

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,167 mi
Last recorded67,167 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 MG Zr+54,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 SFE
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,167 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,488 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,272 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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SM51 SFE is a 2001 MG Zr+ in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,026 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM51 SFE, 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 SM51 SFE?

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What year was SM51 SFE registered?

SM51 SFE is a 2001 MG Zr+, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SM51 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 SFE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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