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AJ51 BSX

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BSX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 72,643 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 72,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,814 miles

damage to n/s f wing

front number plate in poor condtion

Fail 9 May 2013 66,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s f wing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside outer sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,069 miles

slight splits in front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,718 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,333 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 16,333 miles

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

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 BSX is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

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

Is AJ51 BSX safe to buy?

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