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VU51 ZMV

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,946 mi
Last recorded50,946 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZMV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2013 50,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,537 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 7 Dec 2007 41,720 miles

Front exhaust in poor condition

Handbrake lever has long travel

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,720 miles

Front exhaust in poor condition

Handbrake lever has long travel

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,008 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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VU51 ZMV is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VU51 ZMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 ZMV registered?

VU51 ZMV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VU51 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 ZMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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