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SP51 ZVN

2001 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,469 mi
Last recorded88,469 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZVN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,469 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Spare tyre defective

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,466 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Spare tyre defective

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)

nearside front abs ring broken

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,029 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 81,029 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

handbrake could do with adjustment as free play is apparent

Pass 29 May 2007 70,794 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 70,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 64,411 miles

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

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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SP51 ZVN is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP51 ZVN, 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 SP51 ZVN registered?

SP51 ZVN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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