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AR51 DXA

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,127 mi
Last recorded78,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,127 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r, seatbelt not tested

chips in windscreen

front brake pads low

Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r, seatbelt not tested

chips in windscreen

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,651 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,375 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,016 miles

engine noise. exhaust tail pipe poor and corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,110 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 36,613 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 36,613 miles

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

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

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 DXA is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXA, 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.

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What year was AR51 DXA registered?

AR51 DXA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is AR51 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DXA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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