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VK51 HZV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 HZV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,995 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,994 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,864 miles

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

damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,853 miles

small cracks to o/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,587 miles

Offside mirror cover loose

Fail 11 Jul 2006 43,587 miles

Offside mirror cover loose

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HZV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver 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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

VK51 HZV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is VK51 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 HZV 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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