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HJ51 UUL

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,188 mi
Last recorded148,188 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UUL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 148,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 148,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 146,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 146,796 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

battery moves within its housing

slight damage and corrosion to front reinforcer

Pass 23 Dec 2013 139,169 miles

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

car over heated and boiled during test

Fail 21 Dec 2013 139,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

car over heated and boiled during test

Pass 3 Jan 2013 132,877 miles

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

both front tyre outer walls slight damage due to poor driving(probably female)

n/s/r slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,858 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 126,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 119,279 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 119,279 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 1 Jun 2010 115,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 106,264 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 106,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 106,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,615 miles

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

both front tyres going lumpy on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,611 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

both front tyres going lumpy on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2007 68,212 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 58,195 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 63,413 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 51,843 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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HJ51 UUL is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HJ51 UUL, 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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HJ51 UUL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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