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HJ51 WYV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,056 mi
Last recorded91,056 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WYV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,056 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,512 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,007 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished due to age

Fail 22 Apr 2008 47,507 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 2 Oct 2007 43,259 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 27 Sep 2006 36,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,507 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,559 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 29,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HJ51 WYV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HJ51 WYV, 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 WYV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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