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GY51 DKO

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,630 mi
Last recorded69,630 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DKO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,630 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on both edges

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,391 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,313 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,712 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,675 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 54,470 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 20 May 2009 54,470 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

steering rack damp

Pass 28 May 2008 44,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,203 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 30,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,890 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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GY51 DKO 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 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 GY51 DKO, 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 GY51 DKO registered?

GY51 DKO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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