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FG51 HWM

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,472 mi
Last recorded80,472 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HWM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,472 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION RUBBERS POOR

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,427 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,082 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,925 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/r brake disc surface corrosion

rear exhaust box touching rear bumper

both outer sills have body kits obscuring view

Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,908 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)

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

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

both outer sills have body kits obscuring view

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine light on

hand brake travel high

n/s/r brake disc surface corrosion

rear exhaust box touching rear bumper

Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box knocking on body / rear bumper

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,133 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall is cracking heavily

Fail 18 Oct 2014 52,133 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall is cracking heavily

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 43,444 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,891 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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FG51 HWM is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG51 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 FG51 HWM registered?

FG51 HWM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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