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HN51 EXB

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,261 mi
Last recorded82,261 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 EXB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,026 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,361 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 62,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,894 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,060 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,013 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate poor

slight handbrake travle

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,954 miles

front number plate poor

slight handbrake travle

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,176 miles

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

n/s/f tyre edges 2-3mm

steering mounting brackets rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 28,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,250 miles

front tyres worn,[especially nearside]

Pass 23 Sep 2005 16,252 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 EXB is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN51 EXB registered?

HN51 EXB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HN51 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 EXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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