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DU51 LNT

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 LNT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 146,435 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 129,736 miles

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

windsceen damaged out of swept area

Fail 31 Jan 2017 129,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

windsceen damaged out of swept area

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,350 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,603 miles

brake pedal has very little reserve travel

engine light on

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 57,972 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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DU51 LNT is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU51 LNT, 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 DU51 LNT registered?

DU51 LNT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is DU51 LNT safe to buy?

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