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VK51 FJP

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,898 mi
Last recorded103,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,898 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn on edge.

Gearbox misty with oil.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat does not release forward to allow access to rear of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished + has cut to inside edge and x3 objects in tread.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 103,898 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre valve perished - recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn on edge.

Gearbox misty with oil.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Note; engine coolant expansion bottle empty

Note; power steering fluid below minimum in reservoir.

Offside Front Seat does not release forward to allow access to rear of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished + has cut to inside edge and x3 objects in tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,600 miles

Engine oily

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

Nearside Front Brake disc lipped

Nearside Front Steering rack gator misty with oil

Nearside Rear Inner Sill starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake disc lipped

Offside Front Seat does not move forward to allow access to rear.

Offside Front Seat worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,600 miles

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

Engine oily

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

Nearside Front Brake disc lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gator misty with oil

Nearside Rear Inner Sill starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake disc lipped

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat does not move forward to allow access to rear.

Offside Front Seat worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on sidewall

gear box slightly oily

o/s/f seat back doesnt operate

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,701 miles

both rear tyres worn on sidewall

gear box slightly oily

o/s/f seat back doesnt operate

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,012 miles

P.A.S rack damp

exhaust has a minor blow

exhaust slightly corroded

gearbox oily

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2013 60,290 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ex in poor cond

plastic sills fitted

Pass 25 May 2013 60,290 miles

ex in poor cond

plastic sills fitted

Pass 5 May 2012 55,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,533 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,532 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,134 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,134 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,583 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 32,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,420 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 FJP is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK51 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

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

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