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HN51 UZR

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,961 mi
Last recorded133,961 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 UZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 133,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,176 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - front (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer - heat shield above insecure abd rattling

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 5 Jan 2017 129,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple splits in sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - front (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer - heat shield above insecure abd rattling

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Dec 2015 121,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 121,870 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,755 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,909 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 99,474 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,664 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 723,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,788 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,826 miles

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

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 UZR is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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