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HN51 HJK

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,919 mi
Last recorded107,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 HJK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,919 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 107,915 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet difficult to open due to excessive damage, opened for emissions and then unable to be opened again. Stuck on catch

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from gear box

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front grill slightly insecure due to damage

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage on the inner edge not reaching ply or cords

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear tyre has side wall damage to inner edge not reaching ply or cords

Pass 29 Oct 2013 101,487 miles

Nearside & offside front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Rear centre high level brakelight inoperative.

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Slight oil residue from nearside inner driveshaft seal.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 101,441 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside & offside front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Rear centre high level brakelight inoperative.

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Slight oil residue from nearside inner driveshaft seal.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,966 miles

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,325 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,234 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 76,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,563 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 59,917 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres getting low in tread depth

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,917 miles

all tyres getting low in tread depth

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,672 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 HJK is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN51 HJK, 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 HJK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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