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AJ51 BNU

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,863 mi
Last recorded67,863 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BNU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower engine stabilizer rubber bush deteriorated

lower rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower engine stabilizer rubber bush deteriorated

lower rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,343 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,245 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

tracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,237 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 57,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,523 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,988 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,973 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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AJ51 BNU is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ51 BNU, 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 AJ51 BNU registered?

AJ51 BNU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AJ51 BNU safe to buy?

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