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DV51 OBT

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,288 mi
Last recorded56,288 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OBT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,288 miles

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

exhaust starting to rust around rear jopint

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust starting to rust around rear jopint

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,647 miles

Coolant leak

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,870 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,920 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,918 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,854 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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DV51 OBT is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DV51 OBT, 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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DV51 OBT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is DV51 OBT safe to buy?

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