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ML51 JWF

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 JWF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,025 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 95,025 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,343 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 82,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,174 miles

engine warning light staying on

n/s/r lamp damage

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,174 miles

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

engine warning light staying on

n/s/r lamp damage

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,492 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

fan belt cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

fan belt cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,819 miles

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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ML51 JWF is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML51 JWF, 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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ML51 JWF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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