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DE51 UGM

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,104 mi
Last recorded107,104 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UGM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,104 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

front grill missing

rear exaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2016 107,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

front grill missing

rear exaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,722 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,426 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,130 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,812 miles

front discs have a lip on them

plastic covered sills limits inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,582 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,152 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 UGM is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE51 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

DE51 UGM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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