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MJ51 KSU

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,434 mi
Last recorded33,434 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KSU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 33,434 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,802 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,500 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 25,878 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 25,878 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,289 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 22,289 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,775 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 12,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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MJ51 KSU is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ51 KSU, 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 MJ51 KSU registered?

MJ51 KSU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 November 2001.

Is MJ51 KSU safe to buy?

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