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VN51 NMU

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,376 mi
Last recorded91,376 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 NMU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,376 miles

offside wing and bumper damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 91,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside wing and bumper damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack around outer edges of tread

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,413 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,406 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDETYRE UNDERINFLATED

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,853 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,662 miles

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

both front wheel arch liners loose

may have had rear end repair

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,628 miles

both rear trailing armbushes starting to peel

poss repairs to sills and bootfloor been carried out

Fail 19 Jan 2008 52,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to peel

poss repairs to sills and boot floor been caried out

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,775 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 43,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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VN51 NMU is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN51 NMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN51 NMU registered?

VN51 NMU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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