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WN51 PVK

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,362 mi
Last recorded92,362 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 PVK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 92,362 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

A/C pipe worn on front sub frame

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Offside reg plate lamp slightly dim

Offside wiper slightly poor at clearing & split on ends

both rear tyres worn to 1.9mm & perished

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

surface corrosion to N/S wheel arches & N/S sill

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,031 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 91,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,986 miles

coolant level low

Fail 27 Oct 2015 80,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel tight to spin

coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,215 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lever has slight side movement

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,214 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lever has slight side movement

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,132 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,127 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,144 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,638 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,155 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 17,155 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,687 miles

n/s handbrake

Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,525 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 26,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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WN51 PVK is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN51 PVK, 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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WN51 PVK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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