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EA51 JWD

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,880 mi
Last recorded102,880 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 JWD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 102,880 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle rear seatbelt twisted

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 102,880 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

middle rear seatbelt twisted

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 95,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,541 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 85,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 75,097 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 75,097 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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EA51 JWD is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA51 JWD, 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 EA51 JWD registered?

EA51 JWD is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EA51 JWD safe to buy?

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