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E3 HWM

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,978 mi
Last recorded138,978 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 HWM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 135,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,626 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 128,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 122,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,190 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 110,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,949 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,644 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,291 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 53,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,904 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 38,009 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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E3 HWM is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 E3 HWM, 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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What year was E3 HWM registered?

E3 HWM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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