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RJ51 BVR

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,712 mi
Last recorded61,712 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,712 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2018 61,712 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 60,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 60,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front side light bulbs slightly deteriorated but can still be seen from a reasonable distance

both front wipers are slightly smeary

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy but do NOT feel rough when rotated by hand

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

spare tyre feels low

Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front side light bulbs slightly deteriorated but can still be seen from a reasonable distance

both front wipers are slightly smeary

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy but do NOT feel rough when rotated by hand

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

spare tyre feels low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,352 miles

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

both front coil springs have corrosion

both the anti-roll bar drop linkage bushes slightly deteriorated but do not have excessive movement

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy when rotating the wheel by hand

power steering fluid pump noisy

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

spare tyre pressure feels a little low

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,333 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insercure

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

spare tyre pressure feels low

Fail 3 Sep 2011 54,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insercure

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

spare tyre pressure feels low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,872 miles

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,212 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,094 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 50,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,320 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing has a slight "rumble" when rotated

Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 21,164 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 BVR is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ51 BVR, 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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RJ51 BVR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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