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RA51 EHJ

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,290 mi
Last recorded91,290 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 EHJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,290 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,451 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs poor condition.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs poor condition.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,527 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON WASHER BOTTLE

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,252 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 69,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,878 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 63,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

little reserve travel on the parking brake lever

Fail 15 Aug 2007 57,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

little reserve travel on the parking brake lever

Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,885 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 EHJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EHJ, 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

How do I check the history of RA51 EHJ?

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What year was RA51 EHJ registered?

RA51 EHJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is RA51 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 EHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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