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VN51 VLL

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,316 mi
Last recorded96,316 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 VLL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 96,316 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 96,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,730 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light on.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,469 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,744 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 42,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,911 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 VLL is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VN51 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

VN51 VLL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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