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VO51 VSF

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 VSF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WASHER INOP

REAR WHEEL ARCHES / LOWER @ FRONT POOR CONDITION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 107,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on main beam OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side OFFSIDE INOP (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective HANDBRAKE LIGHT ON (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WASHER INOP

REAR WHEEL ARCHES / LOWER @ FRONT POOR CONDITION

Tyre obviously under inflated OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,440 miles

Front both tyres are perished

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,397 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front both tyres are perished

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,455 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to end of brake pipe

Offside Rear brake pipe excessively greased and assessed the best i can

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 99,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and arch (extent of sill can not be seen due to sill covers fitted) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,364 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,487 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,119 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 89,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,219 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,229 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 50,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 11,428 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 VSF is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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