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DA51 DFY

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,743 mi
Last recorded96,743 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

play in windscreen wiper arms

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,992 miles

HEAT-SHIELDS ARE INSECURE (MANIFOLD & REAR SILENCER).,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,426 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,719 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,149 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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 DFY is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA51 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

DA51 DFY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is DA51 DFY safe to buy?

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