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GJ51 CLF

2001 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CLF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,082 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine under tray insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Fail 28 Oct 2009 106,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

engine under tray insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,970 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 70,354 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,770 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 51,770 miles

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

hand brake travel

off side & near side front seats do not fold forward

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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GJ51 CLF is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ51 CLF, 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 GJ51 CLF registered?

GJ51 CLF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GJ51 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 CLF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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