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VK51 FJD

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FJD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper split

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,823 miles

Nearside front tyre worn edges slightly

center rear exhaust corroded

front anti-bar drop link bushes perished

front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,689 miles

Rear tyres slight wear on edges

STRONG ADVISE - Both front a.b.s pick up rings broken

Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slight wear on edges

STRONG ADVISE - Both front a.b.s pick up rings broken

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,853 miles

both front bottom arm front bushes slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,193 miles

handbrake has little reserve travell

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,747 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 39,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,053 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,848 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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VK51 FJD is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FJD, 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

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What year was VK51 FJD registered?

VK51 FJD is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is VK51 FJD safe to buy?

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