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SW51 DWE

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,278 mi
Last recorded61,278 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 DWE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 61,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm on edges, still ok in middle 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm on edges, still ok in middle 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 61,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm on edges, still ok in middle 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm on edges, still ok in middle 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,312 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 54,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,287 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,921 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,874 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 30,874 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes have been heavily coated in grease,cant see condition of pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,797 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 13,606 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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SW51 DWE 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 62.5%.

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 SW51 DWE, 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 SW51 DWE registered?

SW51 DWE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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