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HN51 EVY

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,900 mi
Last recorded143,900 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 EVY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,900 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2014 143,899 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2013 139,112 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 139,112 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 134,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 131,274 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 127,963 miles

n/s/r brake pad wearing low and brake disc corroded and pitted

rear reg plate deteriating

Fail 21 Sep 2010 127,963 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake pad wearing low and brake disc corroded and pitted

rear reg plate deteriating

Pass 24 Aug 2009 112,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 112,145 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,426 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 101,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,100 miles

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 56,897 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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HN51 EVY is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN51 EVY, 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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HN51 EVY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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