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DA51 VHJ

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,440 mi
Last recorded86,440 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VHJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,440 miles

Gearbox mounting,securing bolt loose

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

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,117 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,097 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,632 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 67,494 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,290 miles

ns rear brake leds sume are inop

ns rear led side sume are inop

Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,290 miles

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

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

ns rear brake leds sume are inop

ns rear led side sume are inop

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,657 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,023 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on outer edge and close to limet

Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,968 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 VHJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

DA51 VHJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DA51 VHJ safe to buy?

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