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DE51 VRR

2001 MG Z

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,363 mi
Last recorded49,363 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VRR
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,363 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 27,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 21,721 miles

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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DE51 VRR is a 2001 MG Z in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,125 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE51 VRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 VRR registered?

DE51 VRR is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is DE51 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 VRR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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