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RJ51 UGY

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,732 miles

foot brake slight travel

Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high n/s (1.8)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 87,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,383 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,175 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,175 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,309 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,415 miles

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

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,548 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 UGY is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

RJ51 UGY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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