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VO51 XEG

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,573 mi
Last recorded144,573 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 XEG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 140,634 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 131,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 122,360 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,749 miles

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

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,334 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 18,611 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 XEG is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

VO51 XEG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is VO51 XEG safe to buy?

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