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VN51 XVR

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XVR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 May 2012 40,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle floors corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 35,149 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

all four tyre side walls cracked

column top bush worn

ns os outer sills covered requier further insection

nsr light lens cracked

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,359 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr light cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,374 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 25,314 miles

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 XVR is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVR, 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 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 XVR registered?

VN51 XVR is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is VN51 XVR safe to buy?

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