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VK51 XPY

2001 MG Zr+

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

48,228 mi
Last recorded48,228 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr+54,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XPY
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 48,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 33,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,163 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 31,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,405 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,314 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicator lense small crack

Fail 26 Oct 2006 26,172 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight crack nearside front indicator lense

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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VK51 XPY is a 2001 MG Zr+ in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,026 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK51 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

VK51 XPY is a 2001 MG Zr+, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is VK51 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 XPY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK51 XPY have outstanding finance?

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