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GF51 SRO

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SRO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 119,155 miles

Oil leak ()

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Jul 2016 119,151 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2015 111,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,452 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 95,860 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 95,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,321 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 88,306 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

SRS light stays on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,682 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall not exposing cords

Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall not exposing cords

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,653 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 39,684 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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GF51 SRO is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

GF51 SRO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is GF51 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 SRO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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