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RJ51 UGW

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,544 mi
Last recorded154,544 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UGW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 154,544 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 154,544 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 149,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seats fai to tilt forward to allow access to rear

Fail 16 Oct 2013 149,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seats fai to tilt forward to allow access to rear

Fail 10 Nov 2012 144,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 144,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 134,064 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 134,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 118,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,908 miles

O/S/F headlamp slight movement.N/S/F tyre outer wall slight chunk missing from wall. Long travel on handbrake.

Obligatory mirror outer casing slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,390 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 UGW is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

RJ51 UGW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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