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VO51 UCV

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 UCV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,545 miles

exhaust noisey

front brake pipes corroding

o/s track rod end gaiter deteriorating

slight wear in o/s steering joint

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2016 96,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust noisey

front brake pipes corroding

o/s track rod end gaiter deteriorating

slight wear in o/s steering joint

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspesnsion arm bushes deteriorating

handbrake cable clips deteriorating

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2015 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspesnsion arm bushes deteriorating

handbrake cable clips deteriorating

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

sill covers fitted at time of test

suspension lowered

underbonnet wiring

Fail 16 Aug 2014 88,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

suspension lowered

underbonnet wiring

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,076 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 83,048 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,608 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 64,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,163 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,509 miles

Nearside tyre perished badly .

Fail 31 Jul 2009 55,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside tyre perished badly .

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper rubber missing

scratches to o/s/r door

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,735 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 42,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,052 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,698 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 UCV is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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