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GJ51 NLZ

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,570 mi
Last recorded125,570 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 125,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 125,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 113,321 miles

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

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 107,316 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,472 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 55,632 miles

nearside & offside front lower wishbones (inner bushes) worn

nearside & offside front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 47,097 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,006 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 NLZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

GJ51 NLZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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