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DA51 MJJ

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,671 mi
Last recorded109,671 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 109,671 miles

Both CV boots perished

Drivers seat pad loose

Front tyres approaching wear markers, NSR punctured

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak from NS of gearbox

Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,671 miles

Both CV boots perished

Drivers seat pad loose

Front tyres approaching wear markers, NSR punctured

Oil leak from NS of gearbox

Fail 19 Aug 2010 97,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 97,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,904 miles

bolt/nut missing from engine mounting

both front seats wont lift to allow passengers into rear of car

engine noisey

exhaust mid section corroded and weak

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

rear tyres cut on outer tread due to age

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,904 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bolt/nut missing from engine mounting

both front seats wont lift to allow passengers into rear of car

engine noisey

exhaust mid section corroded and weak

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

rear tyres cut on outer tread due to age

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,256 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 79,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 74,461 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 MJJ 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 60%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ registered?

DA51 MJJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is DA51 MJJ safe to buy?

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