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WR51 OSG

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 OSG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,397 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,677 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,641 miles

Engine nosiey from cam belt end when reving

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 89,641 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine nosiey from cam belt end when reving

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,011 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,208 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,256 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,312 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,669 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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WR51 OSG is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR51 OSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR51 OSG registered?

WR51 OSG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is WR51 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 OSG shows 12 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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