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AJ51 NDG

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,673 mi
Last recorded136,673 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NDG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 136,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 128,451 miles

Both front wings corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 128,451 miles

Both front wings corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 122,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor, wiring and relluctor ring from drive shaft (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor, wiring and relluctor ring from drive shaft (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 115,542 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 104,954 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,614 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,511 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,775 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 55,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,321 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,321 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre worn thin inside edge

Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,836 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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 NDG is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDG, 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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AJ51 NDG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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