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DF51 BZY

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BZY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,888 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,355 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn

offside front tyre tread worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,705 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,348 miles

Slight play in offside front of steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in offside front of steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,428 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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DF51 BZY is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF51 BZY, 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 DF51 BZY registered?

DF51 BZY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is DF51 BZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 BZY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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