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AV51 OTL

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,735 mi
Last recorded53,735 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OTL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,735 miles

offside/nearside front Brake disc(s) in such a condition that it is slightly weakened

offside/nearside rear Brake disc(s) in such a condition that it is slightly weakened

Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside/nearside front Brake disc(s) in such a condition that it is slightly weakened

offside/nearside rear Brake disc(s) in such a condition that it is slightly weakened

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 83,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 83,040 miles

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

Offside 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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AV51 OTL is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 OTL, 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 AV51 OTL registered?

AV51 OTL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is AV51 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 OTL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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