MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
both side sill covers insecure
engine light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
both side sill covers insecure
engine light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine top end noisey
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN51 HRU is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HRU, 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 VN51 HRU registered?
VN51 HRU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 November 2001.
Is VN51 HRU safe to buy?
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