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RJ51 NVY

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 NVY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 118,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of car long metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms central bush detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake performance low on minimum of 16%

Fail 7 Nov 2018 118,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of car long metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms central bush detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake performance low on minimum of 16%

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,102 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs slight corrosion

corrosion to under body seat belt and suspension areas

park brake effort low 17%

Fail 26 Oct 2017 117,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs slight corrosion

corrosion to under body seat belt and suspension areas

park brake effort low 17%

Fail 19 Sep 2017 117,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (upper arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

under car heavly corrodied

Pass 12 Jan 2016 114,312 miles

Front brakes slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor area (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 114,311 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,290 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 104,484 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,320 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 99,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,070 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,058 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut to nearside rear tyre not to cord

Fail 12 Oct 2010 84,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut to nearside rear tyre not to cord

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,819 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 68,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,426 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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RJ51 NVY is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 NVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ51 NVY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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