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WM51 AXH

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 AXH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 115,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 115,147 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,735 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp aim adjusted during test

Fail 12 Dec 2012 104,731 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

headlamp aim adjusted during test

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,669 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 98,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,182 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,420 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 89,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,755 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 47,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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WM51 AXH is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WM51 AXH, 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 WM51 AXH registered?

WM51 AXH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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