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DG51 GOP

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GOP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,345 miles

front dipped headlight fitter with hid bulb no washer of adjuster aftermartet

Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

front dipped headlight fitter with hid bulb no washer of adjuster aftermartet

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,081 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking and slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,188 miles

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,188 miles

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

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Sill covers fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

eml on

Fail 25 Mar 2010 64,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Sill covers fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

eml on

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,468 miles

damage to r/n/s light lens

play in o/s rack arm

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s mirror housing

Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,003 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 39,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,598 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 GOP is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG51 GOP, 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 DG51 GOP registered?

DG51 GOP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is DG51 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 GOP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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