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EJ51 OCB

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,125 mi
Last recorded56,125 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,125 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 56,125 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,100 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 47,071 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,032 miles

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

o/s rear wheel bearing a bit noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,150 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel rim poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2006 28,150 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front wheel rim poor condition

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 OCB 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 70%.

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 EJ51 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

EJ51 OCB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is EJ51 OCB safe to buy?

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