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MW51 CDV

2001 MG Z

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,934 mi
Last recorded93,934 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 CDV
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,934 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

steering rack weeps oil

Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

steering rack weeps oil

Fail 9 Sep 2010 81,965 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,965 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2007 76,390 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 76,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 68,059 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 55,744 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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MW51 CDV is a 2001 MG Z in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW51 CDV, 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.

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What year was MW51 CDV registered?

MW51 CDV is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is MW51 CDV safe to buy?

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