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DA51 MWO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,505 mi
Last recorded104,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 MWO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 104,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 97,000 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,022 miles

+slight noice nearside rear wheel bearing

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat not tilting

only just see pattern on headlights

Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

+slight noice nearside rear wheel bearing

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat not tilting

only just see pattern on headlights

Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

minnor crackes on offside rear tyre

redietor ditiriorated & mil light is on

speed sensor ring on cv joint part of it brocken

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minnor crackes on offside rear tyre

redietor ditiriorated & mil light is on

speed sensor ring on cv joint part of it brocken

Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,700 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 83,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,436 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 81,436 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2011 77,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

aux drive belts ditiriorating

wiper starting to splite

Fail 20 May 2011 77,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

aux drive belts ditiriorating

wiper starting to splite

Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant fan seize

lock foulty on tail gate

Fail 17 Apr 2010 72,200 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant fan seize

lock foulty on tail gate

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,206 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 68,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 61,083 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,360 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 MWO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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