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GJ51 YAX

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YAX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 84,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,376 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,332 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 YAX is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

GJ51 YAX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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