CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN51 ARZ

2001 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,032 mi
Last recorded148,032 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 ARZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 148,032 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 139,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery slightly loose

brake lights do not come on instantly when pedal is pressed

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2012 127,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,386 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 112,686 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 100,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 70,448 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,442 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,731 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN51 ARZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARZ, 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

How do I check the history of VN51 ARZ?

You can check the full history of VN51 ARZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN51 ARZ registered?

VN51 ARZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is VN51 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 ARZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN51 ARZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN51 ARZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.