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GF51 STZ

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,141 mi
Last recorded74,141 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 STZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 62,683 miles

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

all four tyre side walls are curbed

Fail 28 May 2009 62,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyre side walls are curbed

Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,518 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 51,513 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,089 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,069 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 STZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF51 STZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 STZ registered?

GF51 STZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GF51 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 STZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF51 STZ have outstanding finance?

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