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DK51 XUV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 XUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,250 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer c/v boots perished

o/s rear tyre perished around side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,221 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 88,214 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,011 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,078 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres perishing

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

front screen stonechipped

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,202 miles

see checklist 527146

Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,409 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 47,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,087 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2006 47,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,109 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 43,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DK51 XUV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK51 XUV, 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 DK51 XUV registered?

DK51 XUV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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