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RA51 DJJ

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 DJJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,482 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 74,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,038 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 69,038 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,537 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 65,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,040 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 57,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,780 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls replacement advised

handbrake close to end of travel inspection advised

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,831 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 43,813 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 31,799 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,779 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 DJJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DJJ, 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 DJJ registered?

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

Is RA51 DJJ safe to buy?

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