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VK51 CXG

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,711 mi
Last recorded79,711 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 CXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing and stud snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 69,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,293 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

eml on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,042 miles

Oil leak

nearside side repeater lens missing

suspect looose spark plug

Fail 28 Sep 2012 42,042 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside side repeater lens missing

suspect looose spark plug

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,886 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,790 miles

1.n/s repeter lens missing.2.engine knock

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,546 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,182 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,182 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,130 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

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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VK51 CXG is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK51 CXG, 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 VK51 CXG registered?

VK51 CXG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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