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GU51 NDO

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 NDO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 108,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 108,099 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,595 miles

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

nearside front seat has play but is secured

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front seat has play but is secured

power steering belt perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,269 miles

Centre section of exhaust has temporary repair

Fail 18 Apr 2012 86,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Centre section of exhaust has temporary repair

Fail 9 Apr 2011 77,164 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 77,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2010 75,595 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel

front imdicator lenses loose

rear light unit tinted

repair to centre exhaust system

Fail 1 May 2010 75,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

damage to offside front wheel

front indicator lenses loose

rear light lenses tinted

repair to centre exhaust system

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,805 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 57,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,076 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 45,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GU51 NDO is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GU51 NDO, 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 GU51 NDO registered?

GU51 NDO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GU51 NDO safe to buy?

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