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KM51 JXC

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,464 mi
Last recorded95,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 JXC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,464 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,533 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 81,542 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 81,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,309 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 77,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,921 miles

bad oil leak from o/s drive shaft seal& clutch sliping

Fail 17 Dec 2010 73,921 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

bad oil leak from o/s drive shaft seal& clutch sliping

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,632 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 68,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,905 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,483 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,099 miles

g/box oil leak

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split

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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KM51 JXC is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM51 JXC, 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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What year was KM51 JXC registered?

KM51 JXC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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