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VN51 ARS

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,338 mi
Last recorded90,338 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 ARS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing feels rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 84,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing feels rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 79,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low front n/s too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s parking light (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working rear n/s (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working rear o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,768 miles

Crack in windscreen. Not in drivers view

Items removed prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,304 miles

advise windscreen has some damage to btm area not effecting drivers view

Pass 28 Dec 2013 66,603 miles

advise bottom area of windscreen has some damage not effecting drivers view

Pass 29 May 2012 64,626 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 64,626 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,926 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 48,893 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,919 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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VN51 ARS is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN51 ARS, 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 VN51 ARS registered?

VN51 ARS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is VN51 ARS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 ARS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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