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DA51 MLO

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 MLO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No reverse light

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rally style seats and belts fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2026 65,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No reverse light

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rally style seats and belts fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,674 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Modified cat, rally style belts and seats fitted @ time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 64,673 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,383 miles

COMPETITION PREPARED

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,445 miles

COMPETITION PREPARED

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,670 miles

COMPETION PREPARED

Pass 2 May 2010 61,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,536 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,579 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 51,674 miles

4ltrs off oil added for test / lower n/side skirt losse / brake check

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 MLO is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLO, 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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DA51 MLO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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