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VK51 LLZ

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,179 mi
Last recorded58,179 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LLZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,179 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2015 58,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,406 miles

speed sensor ring on nearside driveshaft cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cooling fan noisey

engine bay brace bar slightly corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

speed sensor ring on nearside driveshaft cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,497 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 LLZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

VK51 LLZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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