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DG51 WJO

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,317 mi
Last recorded94,317 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 94,317 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 May 2012 94,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 88,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,180 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 78,180 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs getting worn

Front pads next service

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres wearing edges

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres wearing edges

Fail 14 Feb 2008 65,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs getting worn

Front pads next service

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres wearing edges

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 14 May 2007 61,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 53,357 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 WJO 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 63.6%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO?

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What year was DG51 WJO registered?

DG51 WJO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is DG51 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 WJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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