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VK51 ZDR

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,228 mi
Last recorded114,228 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ZDR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,228 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,538 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,303 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front both tyres cracking/perishing on tread & cuts on inner sidewalls

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2013 81,271 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front both tyres cracking/perishing on tread & cuts on inner sidewalls

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,818 miles

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:engine oil level low

Advise:n/s plastic side skirt coming adrift

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 77,818 miles

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:engine oil level low

Advise:n/s plastic side skirt coming adrift

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,542 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Advise:EM light on

Advise:both front headlamp patterns/beam image slightly detiorated

Advise:engine oil level low

Advise:o/s/f wiper split at end

Advise:oil leaks

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,762 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2010 68,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,472 miles

Advise:chip in screen

Advise:n/s/f tyre tread 2mm inner & outer edges

Advise:o/s/f tyre tread 2mm inner edge & slight sidewall damage

Advise:o/s/r tyre has a nail in inner edge & tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant level below minimum

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,241 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 ZDR is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

VK51 ZDR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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