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WV51 NNZ

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NNZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 109,983 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,028 miles

Front tyres close to wear limit

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 107,023 miles

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

Front tyres close to wear limit

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 106,969 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,589 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 104,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,950 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,998 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 82,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 77,120 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,039 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 30,779 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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WV51 NNZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV51 NNZ, 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 WV51 NNZ registered?

WV51 NNZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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