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RJ51 BTV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,782 mi
Last recorded98,782 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BTV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has outer and inner sidewall damage

wiper switch worn

Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,782 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has outer and inner sidewall damage

wiper switch worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,763 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,072 miles

nearside outer c.v gaitor perished

parking brake has slight travel

repair to exhaust, slightly deteriorated and slightly blowing

srs light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,458 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 41,592 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,579 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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RJ51 BTV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RJ51 BTV, 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 RJ51 BTV registered?

RJ51 BTV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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