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DA51 JFV

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,442 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,267 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2013 65,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 65,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,519 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,745 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front c.v.boots perishing

e.m.l on

exhaust corroded

front pads wearing

Fail 2 Apr 2010 54,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat tilt mechanism inoperative

front brake pads low

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

parking brake has long travel

power steering rack damp

Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,562 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

drivers seat tilt mechanism inoperative

front brake pads low

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

parking brake has long travel

power steering rack damp

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,208 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 52,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,086 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on outer edges

drivers seat wont tilt

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,610 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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DA51 JFV is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

DA51 JFV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is DA51 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 JFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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