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DA51 NZT

2001 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,286 mi
Last recorded70,286 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 NZT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,286 miles

Engine Oil Level Below Minimum! Addeed 1 Litre oil

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

Rear Exhaust heatshiled loose

Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,286 miles

Engine Oil Level Below Minimum! Addeed 1 Litre oil

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust heatshiled loose

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,716 miles

Rear Exhaust heatshield Insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust heatshield Insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 58,187 miles

Coolant Level And Engine Oil Level On Minimum. Added 1 Litre eng oil. Top up Antifreeze.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,187 miles

Coolant Level And Engine Oil Level On Minimum. Added 1 Litre eng oil. Top up Antifreeze.

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet catch faulty

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,840 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,341 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 39,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 25,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 19,313 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 NZT is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

DA51 NZT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is DA51 NZT safe to buy?

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