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GJ51 LXX

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,756 mi
Last recorded92,756 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LXX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alternator belt in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,631 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 85,631 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,436 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre sligtly perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,716 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2008 61,708 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside and neareside wiperblades starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 37,602 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 LXX is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ51 LXX, 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 GJ51 LXX registered?

GJ51 LXX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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