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GF51 TRZ

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 53,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,165 miles

Oil leak

handbrake only just passed 16%

Fail 4 Jun 2011 49,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,104 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,102 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 39,014 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 36,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,956 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,916 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TRZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

GF51 TRZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is GF51 TRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 TRZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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