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GJ51 VUV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,737 mi
Last recorded119,737 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 119,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,737 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,971 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,170 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,380 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,341 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,140 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,985 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 VUV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

GJ51 VUV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 VUV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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