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WM51 FFR

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,401 mi
Last recorded123,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FFR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine over heated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,401 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area + centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine over heated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 122,160 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 122,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak cam chamber gasket area ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,327 miles

EMLon

Offside Front seat broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EMLon

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

Offside Front seat broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,122 miles

Front shock absorbers weak operation

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 115,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front shock absorbers weak operation

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake tight

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,853 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake tight

Fail 23 Dec 2014 110,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake tight

Pass 28 Dec 2013 100,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,921 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, inner bushes, rusty ?.

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs, worn.

Small cracks in both front antiroll bar, drop link bushes.

Some play in n/s/f lower suspension arm, ball joint.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 79,233 miles

Front axle brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 22 Jan 2011 79,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front axle brake discs worn & lipped

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake disc signs of over heating blue in colour

Rear axle brake discs slightly worn & pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low possible head gasket problem

Fail 22 Jan 2010 71,887 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant level low possible head gasket problem

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,395 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,265 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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WM51 FFR is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FFR, 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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WM51 FFR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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