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SD51 FZS

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 FZS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,933 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 101,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,932 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,932 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,390 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 71,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,075 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 61,841 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,841 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 54,475 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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SD51 FZS is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow 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 SD51 FZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD51 FZS registered?

SD51 FZS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SD51 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 FZS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD51 FZS have outstanding finance?

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