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GL51 WDK

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WDK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 123,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 117,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,058 miles

battery loose

h/lamp patterns poor

n/s/f seat belt strap frayed

rear wiper split

side covers fitted

slight eng oil leak

washers & wipers poor

Fail 18 Sep 2010 107,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

battery loose

h/lamp patterns poor

n/s/f seat belt strap frayed

rear wiper split

side covers fitted

slight eng oil leak

washers & wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,454 miles

bad oil leaks

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre bulged

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,572 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 30 Jan 2007 75,748 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 75,748 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 61,535 miles

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

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 WDK is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDK, 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 WDK registered?

GL51 WDK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GL51 WDK safe to buy?

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