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GV51 VWR

2001 MG Z

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,432 mi
Last recorded68,432 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VWR
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 68,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,933 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 57,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,846 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 13 Feb 2006 41,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

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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GV51 VWR is a 2001 MG Z in Red 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 GV51 VWR, 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

How do I check the history of GV51 VWR?

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What year was GV51 VWR registered?

GV51 VWR is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is GV51 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 VWR 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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