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DG51 WBV

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,893 mi
Last recorded134,893 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WBV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 134,893 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 129,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,817 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 123,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 112,902 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 112,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 104,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,378 miles

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

Oil leak

boot does not fasten shut

front brake discs surface cracks

s.r.s light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 100,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot does not fasten shut

front brake discs surface cracks

s.r.s light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,701 miles

BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY MISTY

DAMAGED FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,579 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 76,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 57,392 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 WBV is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

DG51 WBV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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