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AR51 DWL

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,156 mi
Last recorded136,156 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DWL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,156 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 136,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn very low to legal limits

nearside front cv boot perishing

nearside rear road spring rubbing on fuel tank filler pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 107,250 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges of tread

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2007 91,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 91,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,835 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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AR51 DWL is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR51 DWL, 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 AR51 DWL registered?

AR51 DWL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is AR51 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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