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VN51 XRC

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XRC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,106 miles

Front both tyres close to limit

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked and slightly damaged on outer sidewall rubbing strip

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 57,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,169 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 53,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,119 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 51,113 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,087 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 XRC is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

VN51 XRC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is VN51 XRC safe to buy?

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