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BF51 WDW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,615 mi
Last recorded48,615 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WDW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 48,615 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 48,611 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 41,773 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,498 miles

both front tyres are cracked on inner walls but not to cords at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,085 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 24,004 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,076 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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BF51 WDW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF51 WDW, 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 WDW registered?

BF51 WDW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 WDW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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