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BJ51 WLA

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,921 mi
Last recorded97,921 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WLA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,921 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,441 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in the upper gland bush

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,651 miles

Both inner steering joints have play

both front seats have play in mountings

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Both inner steering joints have play

both front seats have play in mountings

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,584 miles

Centre Rear heavily corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured

Nearside outer sill is corroded

Offside outer sill is corroded

both front seat lower cushions are loose but the seat base is secure

oil filter is leaking and excessively corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear heavily corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured

Nearside outer sill is corroded

Offside outer sill is corroded

both front seat lower cushions are loose but the seat base is secure

oil filter is leaking and excessively corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,409 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,100 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,613 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cv boots on outter joints deterioated

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,280 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,280 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 59,274 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

o/s rear tyre wall perished / damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,501 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,550 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 49,550 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 43,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,189 miles

small amount of reserve travel left on handbrake

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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BJ51 WLA is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BJ51 WLA, 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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BJ51 WLA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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