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WF51 AUV

2001 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,471 mi
Last recorded36,471 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 AUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,471 miles

sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect for corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

air box missing

service brake just met

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,005 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 66,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,674 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 62,674 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs worn

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,186 miles

As per failure

Fail 11 Sep 2012 59,160 miles

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front brake disc starting to corrode. 3. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 4. Hand brake travel on limit.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,505 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre near legal limits and is becoming perished.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,911 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side outer sill cover, rear mounting braket corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 14,741 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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WF51 AUV is a 2001 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF51 AUV, 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 WF51 AUV registered?

WF51 AUV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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