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DA51 DHG

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,652 mi
Last recorded102,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DHG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 102,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 96,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,361 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

catalyst convertor rattleing but still passed emissions

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,812 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,367 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,367 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 53,650 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 53,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

FRONT ABS SENSOR RINGS SPLIT BOTH SIDES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DHG is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA51 DHG registered?

DA51 DHG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is DA51 DHG safe to buy?

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