MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
798,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal loose (1.9.2a)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front lights come on with brake lights (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre perishing but within limits
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge but within limits
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre perishing but within limits
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge but within limits
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Handbrake has slight excess travel indicating the system requires attention/adjustment
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)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear number plate deteriated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Handbrake has slight excess travel indicating the system requires attention/adjustment
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)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear number plate deteriated
n/s front seat well not tilt
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside and nearside rear tyres slightly distorted/out of shape
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle engine idle speed not constant
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre exhaust section rusty and leaking slightly
rear blade split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV51 FOJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 GV51 FOJ, 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 GV51 FOJ registered?
GV51 FOJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2001.
Is GV51 FOJ safe to buy?
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