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DA51 VHG

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VHG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,027 miles

corrosion brake pipes front to rear and n/s and o/s rear

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,863 miles

exhaust front pipe and back box is heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,863 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust front pipe and back box is heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,576 miles

slight oil leak evident from both driveshaft gearbox oil seals

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,462 miles

hand brake lever in need of adjustment

n/s/f tyre worn to its minimum traed depth

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2005 34,070 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 VHG is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

DA51 VHG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is DA51 VHG safe to buy?

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