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MJ51 RNY

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,415 mi
Last recorded87,415 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,415 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 82,007 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,007 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,179 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 71,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked tread and sidewall

rattle on engine

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 39,988 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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 RNY is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RNY, 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 MJ51 RNY registered?

MJ51 RNY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is MJ51 RNY safe to buy?

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