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DE51 VBC

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,573 mi
Last recorded66,573 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VBC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,958 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,146 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,706 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,746 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,807 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 VBC is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 VBC registered?

DE51 VBC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is DE51 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 VBC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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