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SD51 GGE

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,650 mi
Last recorded67,650 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 GGE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,650 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,650 miles

Battery insecure battery clamp (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at flexi and backbox (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion sill (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,140 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 64,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger at front slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coolant level low

exhaust hanger at front slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,021 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,070 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 30,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 24,528 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 GGE is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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