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RA51 DHX

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,894 mi
Last recorded65,894 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 DHX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 65,894 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front down stream exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,894 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front down stream exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,605 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

note handbrake long travel

small cut in off side rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

washer leak

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,589 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,345 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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RA51 DHX is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA51 DHX, 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 RA51 DHX registered?

RA51 DHX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RA51 DHX safe to buy?

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