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EJ51 ENV

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,305 mi
Last recorded89,305 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ENV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,305 miles

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

Nearside front wiper poor condition

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

Offside front wiper poor conditio

Offside rear tyre on limit

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front wiper poor condition

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

Offside front wiper poor conditio

Offside rear tyre on limit

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,762 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s steering arm play

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 19 Dec 2012 82,762 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s steering arm play

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 15 Dec 2011 70,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s wiper blade split ends

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s wiper blade split ends

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,150 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split end

Fail 13 Jul 2010 59,150 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper blade split end

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,054 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f hub slight play, o/s steering rack slight play, front discs lipped, long travel hand b rake lever.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,362 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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EJ51 ENV is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ51 ENV, 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 EJ51 ENV registered?

EJ51 ENV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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