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MG ZR2001 · 1.4L PETROL

SW51 HKP

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for SW51 HKP: 2001 MG ZR (RED, PETROL). Mileage: 91,458. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 09/05/2014
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/11/2013
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1396cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle is a high-risk purchase due to a complete lack of MOT history for the last 13 years. The most recent entry is from May 2013, meaning there is no evidence of roadworthiness or maintenance for over a decade. The recorded history shows a recurring pattern of neglect regarding rubber components and corrosion. There were multiple failures and advisories for perishing CV joint gaiters, worn suspension ball joints, and play in the tie rods. Most concerning is the 2012 record showing slight corrosion across almost every brake pipe on the vehicle. While the mileage is very low for a 25-year-old car, this is a misleading positive. Given the 13-year gap in testing, the low mileage almost certainly indicates the car has been standing for a long period rather than being used sparingly. Long-term standing often leads to seized brakes, perished seals, and accelerated corrosion. The overall condition trend was worsening during its active testing period, with suspension and brake issues appearing consistently. Because the car has likely been dormant since 2013, the current state of the rubber bushings, tyres, and brake system is unknown and potentially dangerous.

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50
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/15/2026, 3:01:54 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle is a high-risk purchase due to a complete lack of MOT history for the last 13 years. The most recent entry is from May 2013, meaning there is no evidence of roadworthiness or maintenance for over a decade. The recorded history shows a recurring pattern of neglect regarding rubber components and corrosion. There were multiple failures and advisories for perishing CV joint gaiters, worn suspension ball joints, and play in the tie rods. Most concerning is the 2012 record showing slight corrosion across almost every brake pipe on the vehicle. While the mileage is very low for a 25-year-old car, this is a misleading positive. Given the 13-year gap in testing, the low mileage almost certainly indicates the car has been standing for a long period rather than being used sparingly. Long-term standing often leads to seized brakes, perished seals, and accelerated corrosion. The overall condition trend was worsening during its active testing period, with suspension and brake issues appearing consistently. Because the car has likely been dormant since 2013, the current state of the rubber bushings, tyres, and brake system is unknown and potentially dangerous.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2001 Mg Zr (SW51 HKP) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2011 to May 2013, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 20 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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ADVISORY