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FH51 RXA

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 RXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,897 miles

O/S/R tyre deteriorated

N/S AND O/S outer sills cannot be inspected due to sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 104,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

N/S AND O/S outer sills cannot be inspected due to sill covers fitted

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

O/S/R tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,718 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 95,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2011 84,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 81,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,572 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 75,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,387 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 30,334 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005

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

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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FH51 RXA is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH51 RXA, 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 FH51 RXA registered?

FH51 RXA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FH51 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 RXA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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