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GJ51 MFV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,742 mi
Last recorded124,742 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 MFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 124,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 124,742 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,263 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,816 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

nearside rear road wheel is slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre is worn close to limit

Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

nearside rear road wheel is slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine mount worn

n/s/f tyre low on tread depth and wearing inner edge

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,479 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,087 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 42,442 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 MFV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

GJ51 MFV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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