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SV51 KGU

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,610 mi
Last recorded116,610 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 KGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,610 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

unable to see sills

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,948 miles

Battery insecure

Front exhaust flexi section frayed

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Slight exhaust blow front pipe to cat joint

n/s wiper split - o/s smears slightly

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s/r tyre has cut to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has hole in tread inner edge/shoulder- slight bulge in inner sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front exhaust flexi section frayed

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Slight exhaust blow front pipe to cat joint

n/s wiper split - o/s smears slightly

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s/r tyre has cut to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has hole in tread inner edge/shoulder- slight bulge in inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,318 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,318 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 98,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

both front shox bit soft

lower effort on hand brake and service brake on near side rear

near side front tyre 1.6mm

off side front wheel slight dent on inner rim

slight blow front to cat exhaust sections

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,576 miles

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

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

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

front brake balance only just passable

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,824 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,268 miles

both rear tyres perished 205/45/17

o/s/f brake pads worn to limit-replace as soon as possible!

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,701 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 61,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 48,977 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 48,977 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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SV51 KGU is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SV51 KGU, 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 SV51 KGU registered?

SV51 KGU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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