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ST51 MFX

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,830 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges of tread.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,372 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 62,346 miles

Brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

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

Offside front brake pads very near wear limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,346 miles

Brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Offside front brake pads very near wear limit

Pass 28 Dec 2006 56,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 47,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,579 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 MFX is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFX, 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

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What year was ST51 MFX registered?

ST51 MFX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is ST51 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 MFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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