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RA51 DKD

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 DKD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,724 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 96,724 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak.

Slight play n/s/f steering arm.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre deteriated/cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre deteriated/cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,484 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,484 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,070 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine coolant level low

exhaust corroded front to rear

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 68,067 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine coolant level low

exhaust corroded front to rear

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,658 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,577 miles

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

near side front lower arm bush slight play

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,513 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 47,508 miles

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

covers over outer sill

slight damp patch near side front steering arm

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

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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RA51 DKD is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA51 DKD, 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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RA51 DKD is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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