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VE51 GFX

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,517 mi
Last recorded85,517 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 GFX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s (8.1.2a)

general underbody rust

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,381 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 83,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,875 miles

Child seat fitted to ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light lit

Fail 31 Aug 2013 74,870 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted to ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light lit

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,900 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyre walls cracking n/s abs ring has crack but light working road tested 68 25

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 56,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,688 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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VE51 GFX is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE51 GFX, 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

How do I check the history of VE51 GFX?

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What year was VE51 GFX registered?

VE51 GFX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is VE51 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 GFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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