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VK51 FXZ

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front outer cv boots starting to split

slight underside and body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,063 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,546 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,203 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 78,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,681 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,603 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 FXZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

VK51 FXZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is VK51 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 FXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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