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HW51 FSY

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FSY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,468 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust deteriorated

wheel nuts protrude from wheels

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

wheel nuts protrude from wheels

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2013 71,222 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 71,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 64,607 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 64,604 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

205/50 x 16

Engine management light on

Front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,573 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,100 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,347 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,215 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,645 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 34,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,190 miles

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

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

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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HW51 FSY is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HW51 FSY, 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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HW51 FSY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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