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RJ51 WGX

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,055 mi
Last recorded42,055 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 WGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,055 miles

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

center brake light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,055 miles

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

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

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

center brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,847 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and cracks in tread

center brake light not working

nearsid and offside front wipers split on end

power steering feels heavy but still working

Fail 22 Oct 2010 38,847 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and cracks in tread

center brake light not working

nearsid and offside front wipers split on end

power steering feels heavy but still working

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,549 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,596 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 WGX is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

RJ51 WGX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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