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VO51 UBP

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 UBP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 75,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,966 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 60,942 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake padel anti-slip rubber slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,942 miles

Oil leak

brake padel anti-slip rubber slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,163 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,163 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,878 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 UBP is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UBP, 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 VO51 UBP registered?

VO51 UBP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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