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VK51 OKO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,047 mi
Last recorded137,047 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 OKO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 137,047 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,148 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 127,147 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,718 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 109,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 98,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,448 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 86,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,279 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 81,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,780 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seat base(foam) loose.

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

OSF indicator side repeater faded.

OSR tyre inner and outer sidewalls have groove worn into them.

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

Oil residue at OSF underside of vehicle and at OSF suspension/brakes.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,999 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 32,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,814 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 20,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OKO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OKO, 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 OKO registered?

VK51 OKO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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