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ET51 BYJ

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,069 mi
Last recorded45,069 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BYJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,069 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2013 45,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,200 miles

offside rear tyres inner edge showing uneven wear, also the nearside front tyre close to its limit on its outer edges

rear exhaust box system corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2011 33,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyres inner edge showing uneven wear, also the nearside front tyre close to its limit on its outer edges

rear exhaust box system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,521 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,435 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,817 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,892 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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ET51 BYJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET51 BYJ, 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 ET51 BYJ registered?

ET51 BYJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is ET51 BYJ safe to buy?

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