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DG51 GMZ

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,250 mi
Last recorded107,250 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GMZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 16 Aug 2024 104,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,775 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 102,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,965 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,005 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill and various places under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down locking mechanism faulty (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,909 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 93,908 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,889 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and inner face correded (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

all four coil springs starting to corrode

back box clamp deteriorated

oil light on at start of test had to top up with 3 ltrs of oil

Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and inner face correded (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

all four coil springs starting to corrode

back box clamp deteriorated

engine warning light on

oil light on at start of test had to top up with 3 ltrs of oil

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,095 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion floor pan to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion floor pan to sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion floor pan to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion floor pan to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,014 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 73,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,339 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,638 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,990 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,207 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 GMZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GMZ, 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 GMZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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