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DE51 MHV

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,546 mi
Last recorded95,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 MHV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 95,546 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,377 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 87,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 66,641 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2007 62,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,342 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 57,342 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 45,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,131 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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DE51 MHV is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE51 MHV, 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 DE51 MHV registered?

DE51 MHV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is DE51 MHV safe to buy?

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