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VO51 UEP

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 UEP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,167 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

centre exhaust flange has minor leak and has corrosion

front and rear suspension ,steering and brake components have surface corrosion

front subframe [o/s]has general surface corrosion

minor dampness from n/s of powered steering rack

o/s and n/s rear inner close panels have general surface corrosion

o/s and n/s rear tyres have fatique cracks

rear exhaust connection flange has very heavy corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,064 miles

both front road springs have corrosion to upper coils

both rear tyres have splitting to inner walls

centre and rear exhaust sections have heavy corrosion to flanges

front brake discs have wear

rear brake pads waering low

unable to fully inspect outer sills ,plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2013 76,064 miles

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

both front coil springs have corrosion to upper coils

centgre and rear exhaust joints have heavy corrosion

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear tyres have splits to inner walls

rear brake pads worn low

unabl;e to fully in spect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 69,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,551 miles

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

both front tyres side walls cracking nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,228 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,316 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 54,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,858 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 UEP is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

VO51 UEP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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