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WV51 UCM

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,650 mi
Last recorded77,650 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 UCM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,665 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively near side front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively near side rear (1.2.1 (f))

all brakes need checking soon

Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,391 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,416 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 53,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 39,256 miles

both front wipers smear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,237 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,666 miles

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2012 15,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,261 miles

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 12,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 9,102 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 UCM is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

WV51 UCM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is WV51 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 UCM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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