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DG51 DVL

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,952 mi
Last recorded116,952 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DVL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 116,952 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

(1.8A.1)The nearside front driving dipped beam image is affected

(1.8A.1)The offside front driving dipped beam image is affected

(2.2B.1f)The nearside steering rack track rod end ball joint is slightly worn

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split.

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split,and the joint is slightly worn.

(2c)Presence of engine oil indicating a slight leak

(3.6B.1)The nearside front bulkhead cross member which secures the brake pipes has one support/securing device damaged which normally secures the pipe(s)

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(5.2.5b)The centre seat belt inertia reel mechanism does not release the belt as intended.

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washer(s) one of two provides no liquid to clear zone A of the windscreen

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,067 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 104,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 89,138 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,990 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 75,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 68,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 61,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 56,735 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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DG51 DVL is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG51 DVL, 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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DG51 DVL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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