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WF51 DFY

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,720 mi
Last recorded146,720 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 DFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 146,720 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 146,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 143,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2012 143,105 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 140,854 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking, nail in tread

Fail 6 Apr 2011 140,854 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking, nail in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 126,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 126,782 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 120,541 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 DFY is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFY, 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 WF51 DFY registered?

WF51 DFY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is WF51 DFY safe to buy?

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