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HG51 GSO

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 GSO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing perishing cracks to sidewalls and tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 63,735 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak lambda will fail. (See advisory text) (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing perishing cracks to sidewalls and tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil pressure warning lamp constantly on. Oil level checked and correct. No apparent related engine noises. 2nd reason for not carrying out emissions test.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,038 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,774 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 32,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 19,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,454 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 10,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HG51 GSO is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG51 GSO, 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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HG51 GSO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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