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AD51 LLG

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,454 mi
Last recorded119,454 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 LLG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing ---under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding because of brake bind am unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre shoulder perished

Offside Front tyre tread splitting

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os rear (2.4.G.2)

ns + os front floors corroded

overall condition of front chassis legs combined deterioration--vehicle in unsafe condition

Pass 2 Jul 2016 119,301 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inside inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing by engine mount+below brake master (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

ns+os front floors corroded

nsr tyre shoulder perished

Fail 30 Jun 2016 119,301 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped to osr hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inside inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing by engine mount+below brake master (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front+rear (3.5.1i)

ns+os front floors corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 119,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front exaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear tyre showing age04

Pass 23 Jul 2014 118,824 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 118,824 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 118,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/f tyre, o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2013 118,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s beam will not adjust - suspect adjuster faulty

o/s/f tyre, o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 116,828 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 110,302 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 109,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 102,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 88,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,582 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 74,390 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD (INSIDE EDGE)

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS CRACKED..

Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,563 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inside edge

Fail 3 Mar 2006 60,776 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AD51 LLG is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD51 LLG, 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.

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AD51 LLG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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