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GU51 HFW

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HFW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 114,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,371 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,072 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,983 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,211 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

radiator starting to corrode

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 17 Sep 2011 63,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

radiator starting to corrode

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,175 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,567 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres,inner sidewalls in a deteriorating condition,no cords shown on this test,

oil level on minimum

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,934 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,652 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 18,652 miles

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

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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GU51 HFW 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 73.3%.

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 GU51 HFW, 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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GU51 HFW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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