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GJ51 LZH

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,925 mi
Last recorded115,925 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,811 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,133 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,133 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,392 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,747 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,178 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,130 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 70,034 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 62,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 62,301 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 51,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2004 43,320 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 LZH is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

GJ51 LZH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is GJ51 LZH safe to buy?

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