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WF51 ETA

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,441 mi
Last recorded123,441 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 ETA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,630 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths are on 3mm

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil level low on dipstick

Some lead and lag on rear brakes

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,630 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths are on 3mm

Brake pipe inadequately supported Bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil level low on dipstick

Some lead and lag on rear brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,746 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 107,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 105,920 miles

Front tyres cut but not to cords

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,710 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

chip in windscreen

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cv boots slightly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,726 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,508 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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WF51 ETA is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

WF51 ETA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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