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VK51 FJA

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,355 mi
Last recorded119,355 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FJA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 119,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 110,284 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended aXLE (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 104,529 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,529 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 93,351 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 36,919 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,263 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,390 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 54,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

uneaven wear on both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 12 Nov 2005 43,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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 FJA is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VK51 FJA, 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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VK51 FJA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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