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GF51 SDO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,171 mi
Last recorded103,171 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SDO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,171 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 103,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 103,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,191 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,082 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,618 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,599 miles

Advice inspection of rear brakes

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,888 miles

n/s/r/ brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,255 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,523 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight damage to kerbing ribs on sidewall

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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GF51 SDO is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF51 SDO, 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 GF51 SDO registered?

GF51 SDO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is GF51 SDO safe to buy?

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