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KU51 JHV

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,329 mi
Last recorded98,329 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 JHV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 98,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,421 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 92,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 83,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust centre box badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,284 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 72,284 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,276 miles

Drive belts perished

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,276 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Rear suspension bushes worn

Drive belts perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,680 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 62,550 miles

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

offside front drive shaft vibration counter weight insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,781 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,094 miles

Offside 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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KU51 JHV is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU51 JHV, 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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KU51 JHV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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