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VK51 ZDJ

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,970 mi
Last recorded64,970 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,970 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,795 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,795 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,254 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 43,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,914 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 30,914 miles

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

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 ZDJ 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 71.4%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

VK51 ZDJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 ZDJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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