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RJ51 WGV

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,628 mi
Last recorded83,628 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 WGV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,628 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,610 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users PLASTIC SILL PANEL INSECURE (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTAION (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users PLASTIC SILL PANEL INSECURE (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,397 miles

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

front bumper has slight damage no sharp edges

n/s/f tyre has slight curb marks not showing cords

Pass 4 May 2010 71,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,696 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,696 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,650 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 WGV is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

RJ51 WGV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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