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BL51 JZG

2001 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,990 mi
Last recorded104,990 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JZG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 160,099 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 160,088 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 152,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,135 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

front tyres worn on indide edges

handbrake out of adjustment

n/s/f disc warped

o/s boot floor corroded

play in o/s rack

Fail 26 Feb 2013 147,129 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

front tyres worn on indide edges

handbrake out of adjustment

n/s/f disc warped

o/s boot floor corroded

play in o/s rack

Pass 23 Feb 2012 142,221 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/f side headlamps poor beam pattern

oil pressure pipe rusty

some underbody rust

srs light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 142,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/f side headlamps poor beam pattern

oil pressure pipe rusty

some underbody rust

srs light on

washer bottle leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2010 135,530 miles

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

o/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 3 Nov 2010 135,439 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 119,681 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 95,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 83,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 71,998 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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BL51 JZG is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL51 JZG, 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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BL51 JZG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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