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DG51 GZT

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GZT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,621 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,551 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,190 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 55,190 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,855 miles

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

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 GZT is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc 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 DG51 GZT, 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

How do I check the history of DG51 GZT?

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What year was DG51 GZT registered?

DG51 GZT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 September 2001.

Is DG51 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 GZT 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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