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RJ51 OBB

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,770 mi
Last recorded104,770 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,770 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,603 miles

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

off side rear tyre low inner edge also slight side wall damage

Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,355 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2010 83,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2009 72,480 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,110 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 43,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBB is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBB, 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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What year was RJ51 OBB registered?

RJ51 OBB is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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