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VK51 FXF

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FXF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 101,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Water leak coming from engine.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 94,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,410 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear exhaust mounting broken on nearside

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,682 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,179 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip pad starting to wear through

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Jun 2010 79,095 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad starting to wear through

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,248 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,019 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 FXF is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

VK51 FXF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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