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GL51 HYM

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,753 mi
Last recorded87,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HYM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,753 miles

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

advise near sdie rear tyre slight cracks but cords not exposed

advise off sdie rear tyre slight cracks but cords not exposed

near side front tyre slight cracks but cords not exposed

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cracks to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 16 Mar 2013 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracks to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 72,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wer in front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,026 miles

wer in front brake discs

Fail 18 Jul 2009 59,013 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

high hand brake

oil level low, needed 2 litres to bring level up to perform cat test

Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

high hand brake

oil level low, needed 2 litres to bring level up to perform cat test

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,262 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,865 miles

off side front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2007 48,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2006 42,075 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,381 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 39,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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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GL51 HYM 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 60%.

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 GL51 HYM, 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 GL51 HYM registered?

GL51 HYM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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