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WV51 UBS

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

802,268 mi
Last recorded802,268 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 UBS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 802,268 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f no pattern

Fail 25 Feb 2011 80,264 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f no pattern

Fail 26 Feb 2010 71,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,159 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,904 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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WV51 UBS is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV51 UBS, 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 WV51 UBS registered?

WV51 UBS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is WV51 UBS safe to buy?

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