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GL51 TPZ

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,695 mi
Last recorded136,695 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TPZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 136,695 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 136,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 131,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,267 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,568 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 88,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to nearside door secure dut taped up

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,953 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 TPZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL51 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

GL51 TPZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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