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WV51 NAO

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,364 mi
Last recorded89,364 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,364 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

battery not bolted down, in box so not insecure

centre rear seat belt missing

long handbrake travel

non standard exhaust fitted but not considered excessively noisy

Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

battery not bolted down, in box so not insecure

centre rear seat belt missing

long handbrake travel

non standard exhaust fitted but not considered excessively noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,558 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,410 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 47,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 47,476 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front tyres worn to limit on edges

Front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear indicators poor colour

Rear tyres worn low (2mm & 3mm)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Dec 2005 37,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Dec 2005 37,612 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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WV51 NAO is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WV51 NAO, 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 WV51 NAO registered?

WV51 NAO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WV51 NAO safe to buy?

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