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CX51 XTJ

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,959 mi
Last recorded108,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 XTJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,959 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 108,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 104,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 93,630 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,021 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,604 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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CX51 XTJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX51 XTJ, 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 CX51 XTJ registered?

CX51 XTJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is CX51 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 XTJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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