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HD51 EZL

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,522 mi
Last recorded103,522 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 EZL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,462 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,311 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,100 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Cracking Around Tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,641 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,866 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,655 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,806 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,013 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 56,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,866 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 43,325 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 43,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,538 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 36,538 miles

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

Nearside 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.

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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HD51 EZL is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD51 EZL, 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 HD51 EZL registered?

HD51 EZL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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