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GJ51 LYA

2001 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

207,750 mi
Last recorded207,750 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LYA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 207,750 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 207,586 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 198,544 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

offside front suspensiom rubber bushes oil soaked - Not affecting performance

Fail 2 Feb 2013 198,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

offside front suspensiom rubber bushes oil soaked - Not affecting performance

Pass 2 Feb 2012 181,540 miles

Bttery insecure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on edges slightly worn.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 181,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Bttery insecure.

Engine oil needs topping up.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on edges slightly worn.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 162,895 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 162,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 137,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2009 137,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2008 120,790 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 120,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 2 Nov 2007 109,018 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 108,884 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,058 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 LYA is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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