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VO51 TZX

2001 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,113 mi
Last recorded132,113 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 TZX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front chassis brace corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake discs wearing,nearside front brake slight binding

suspension components+sills corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges+cuts,oil leaks,wiper rubbers wearing

suspension components+sills corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,452 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing getting noisy

suspension components+sills+front chassis members+support bracket corroded,brake discs wearing,cuts in nearside front+nearside rear tyres,oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,567 miles

Engine oil leak noted

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

Inner sills corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering rough when operated

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 125,567 miles

Engine oil leak noted

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

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering rough when operated

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,389 miles

outer+inner sills corroding,offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,810 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,762 miles

front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 120,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,096 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,519 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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VO51 TZX is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VO51 TZX, 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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VO51 TZX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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