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H417 PJW

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,781 mi
Last recorded51,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 PJW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 51,779 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal pulsating when applied

Fail 1 Aug 2017 46,617 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounts split and perished (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal pulsating when applied

Pass 13 May 2016 40,435 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 40,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front ABS track ring fractured

Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,168 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

offside front ABS track ring fractured

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,762 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 24,849 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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H417 PJW is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H417 PJW, 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 H417 PJW registered?

H417 PJW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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