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GL51 JDU

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,805 mi
Last recorded51,805 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JDU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,805 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,944 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,467 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 33,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 23,940 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 23,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Nov 2005 20,004 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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GL51 JDU is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL51 JDU, 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 GL51 JDU registered?

GL51 JDU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is GL51 JDU safe to buy?

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