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GJ51 UJM

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,116 mi
Last recorded148,116 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 UJM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 148,116 miles

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

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 148,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,598 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 136,598 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,570 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

N/S/F seat base loose

Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

N/S/F seat base loose

Pass 7 Nov 2012 123,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,185 miles

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

advise gearbox noise when rotating nearside front wheel further investigation is advised

Fail 27 Sep 2011 117,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

advise gearbox noise when rotating nearside front wheel further investigation is advised

Pass 9 Oct 2010 112,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,879 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,876 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2008 89,833 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly cracking

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2007 75,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,248 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,809 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 UJM is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UJM, 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 UJM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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