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WU51 AFY

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,158 mi
Last recorded108,158 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 AFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,158 miles

Offside Rear trim/ skirt slightly insecure

rear brake effort

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 104,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,519 miles

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

both front tyres cracked/perrished in tread

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres cracked/perrished in tread

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,489 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,049 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 72,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,968 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 53,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 53,722 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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WU51 AFY is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU51 AFY, 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 WU51 AFY registered?

WU51 AFY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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