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AJ51 BWW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,717 mi
Last recorded126,717 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BWW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 126,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,809 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,087 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 107,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,608 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,930 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BWW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 BWW registered?

AJ51 BWW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AJ51 BWW safe to buy?

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