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DA51 AAY

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,553 mi
Last recorded114,553 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 AAY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box noisy.

n/s/f washer jet inop.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 114,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box noisy.

n/s/f washer jet inop.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 110,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 994,181 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 994,181 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 99,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drive belt cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2010 99,196 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

drive belt cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2009 90,078 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,669 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,109 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 56,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DA51 AAY is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA51 AAY, 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 DA51 AAY registered?

DA51 AAY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is DA51 AAY safe to buy?

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