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HN51 ZXS

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,971 mi
Last recorded103,971 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 ZXS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2009 89,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,092 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust downpipe flexible joint outer cover broken

exhaust downpipe heat shield insecure

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

rear wiper rubber split

slight runout on front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2005 530,041 miles

1)tyre size 205/50r16 87v 2)front tyres worn 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2005 53,041 miles

1)tyre size 205/50r16 87v 2)n/s and o/s/f tyre worn 3mm

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 ZXS is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

HN51 ZXS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is HN51 ZXS safe to buy?

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