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ST51 BNE

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,004 mi
Last recorded115,004 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 BNE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 115,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust cat leaking / exhaust front section very corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough to rotate

previous fuel pipe repair has left stains on tank

rear tyres worn very low(205/50r16)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 105,039 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

smear from front wipers

rear speaker wiring poor

exhaust leak from between front pipe flexy repair section

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded (advise replacement)

front tyres worn very low - advise replacement

o/s/f brakes binding slightly (disc showing signs of heat)

o/s/f c.v.boot starting to split

play in o/s steering arm

speedo ring on n/s/f c.v. joint split

tyre size 205/50r16

Fail 9 Jun 2014 105,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust leak from between front pipe flexy repair section

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded (advise replacement)

front tyres worn very low - advise replacement

o/s/f brakes binding slightly (disc showing signs of heat)

o/s/f c.v.boot starting to split

play in o/s steering arm

rear speaker wiring poor

rear tyres wearing low on edges

smear from front wipers

speedo ring on n/s/f c.v. joint split

tyre size 205/50r16

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,942 miles

205/50r16

front cv boots cracking

front discs corroded

gearbox damp

slight leak from exhaust

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 29 May 2012 89,834 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 89,832 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,591 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 85,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

eml stays on

n/s washer aim poor

n/s/f reluctor ring split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,372 miles

both rear tyre walls and treads slight cracking

front wiper blades poor condition

n/s outer washer jet not working

Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,359 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre walls and treads slight cracking

front wiper blades poor condition

n/s outer washer jet not working

Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,142 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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ST51 BNE is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue 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 ST51 BNE, 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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ST51 BNE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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