MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil springs corroded
slight bind nearside rear brakes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
coil springs corroded
bad engine oil leak
nearside front headlamps slightly insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bad engine oil leak
nearside front headlamps slightly insecure
offside front tyre tread is low 2.0mm and perishing on outer wall
unable to test offside rear hub due to brake binding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear brake is starting to bind
oil leak from engine area
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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)
offside rear brake is starting to bind
oil leak from engine area
nearside rear outer inertia seat belt and stalk not tested due to child seat strapped in place
offside rear outer reverse lamp lens holed
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
front registration plate is becoming insecure
nearside front indicator is discolouring
nearside front indicator lens is cracked and holed
nearside rear outer inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat strapped in place
no coolant visible in expansion bottle
offside front lower suspension arm inner bush to chassis shows signs of corrosion and has movement
oil leak from engine area
parking brake brake lever shows signs of travel with little reserve travel remaining
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate is becoming insecure
nearside front indicator is discolouring
nearside front indicator lens is cracked and holed
nearside rear outer inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat strapped in place
no coolant visible in expansion bottle
offside front lower suspension arm inner bush to chassis shows signs of corrosion and has movement
oil leak from engine area
parking brake brake lever shows signs of travel with little reserve travel remaining
coolant level below minimum
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
coolant level below minimum
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU51 UKZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VU51 UKZ, 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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VU51 UKZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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