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BF51 WDM

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,260 mi
Last recorded64,260 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WDM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,885 miles

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

steel b/pipe o/side rear showing signs of corrosion.h/brake near side vlazy in application.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,885 miles

steel b/pipe o/side rear showing signs of corrosion.h/brake near side vlazy in application.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,977 miles

n/side front tyre outer edge starting to perish.o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.requires b/fluid changin tested at 184 degs min should be 200 degs.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,920 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 43,920 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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BF51 WDM is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver 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 Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 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 Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 WDM, 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 BF51 WDM registered?

BF51 WDM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is BF51 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 WDM 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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