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GF51 XYE

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,610 mi
Last recorded58,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XYE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

offside rear tyre cut not reaching cords

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,291 miles

Front brake pads approx. 75% worn.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Heater fan switch faulty.

O/S headlight pattern weak.

O/S/F seat 'Tipper' not working.

O/S/F seat worn.

O/S/R tyre cut in sidewall but just within M.O.T. limits - Recommend replaced (205/45zr17).

Radiator cores worn.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,481 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 47,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2007 37,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,217 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 XYE is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

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

Is GF51 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 XYE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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