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VN51 DBO

2001 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 DBO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 144,639 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 144,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 133,816 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 133,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 110,855 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner outer edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 110,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner outer edges

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,859 miles

n/s rear tyre slight cracking to walls

Fail 9 Jun 2009 91,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre slight cracking to walls

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 49,049 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2004 31,829 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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VN51 DBO is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 VN51 DBO, 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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VN51 DBO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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