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DA51 TFJ

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,792 mi
Last recorded101,792 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 TFJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 101,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 101,792 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF and NSF Tyres Cracking/Perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 96,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF and NSF Tyres Cracking/Perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,912 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated[splitting at ends of rubber]

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,408 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 90,406 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,428 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 83,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,041 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 80,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,959 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 49,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside rear wheel has slight buckle

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,738 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2005 36,155 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 TFJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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