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GJ51 EFH

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,225 mi
Last recorded38,225 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 EFH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,225 miles

BATTERY CLAMP POOR

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,544 miles

Centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 16 Nov 2015 36,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Stereo (1.9.2a)

Centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,735 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 35,733 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 35,722 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)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,328 miles

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

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

rear washers inoperative

Fail 28 Jul 2011 27,328 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear washers inoperative

Fail 29 Jul 2010 26,781 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,622 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre kerb damage

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,767 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake lever travel high

wiper arms loose

Fail 16 Oct 2008 19,767 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever travel high

wiper arms loose

Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,485 miles

Drivers seat back will not operate

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,942 miles

drivers seat no fold foward

Pass 6 Sep 2005 5,222 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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GJ51 EFH is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFH, 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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GJ51 EFH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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