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HJ51 WZF

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,132 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt lose (6.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,132 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 Statutory seat belt missing latch assembly (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt lose (6.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,385 miles

n/s/f abs counter ring broken

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

o/s door mirror glass cracked

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,287 miles

alt belt has no ribs,slack & about to part company

back box begining to blow

coolant level below minimum

cv boots perished

n/s/f abs ring broken

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,592 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f a.b.s ring broken

Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,220 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or seat back security

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,699 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,453 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 WZF is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HJ51 WZF, 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 WZF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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