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SV51 LND

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,081 mi
Last recorded110,081 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LND
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,081 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2012 110,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,007 miles

Brake pipes corroding.>>> poor patterns on both dipped beams.>>> Both front anti-roll bar drop links bushes splitting.>>> exhaust corroded and noisy.>>>wheel rims damaged.>>> Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,007 miles

Brake pipes corroding.>>> poor patterns on both dipped beams.>>> Both front anti-roll bar drop links bushes splitting.>>> exhaust corroded and noisy.>>>wheel rims damaged.>>> Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,664 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,113 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,806 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 64,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 LND is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LND, 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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SV51 LND is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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