MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear handbrake operation poor
Oil leak, but not excessive filter / sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear linkage area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant fan not operating correctly
gear linkage insecure / imminent failure
Front both tyres perished
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Front both tyres perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low both headlights (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r tyre has cracking to inside and outside of side walls
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
boot is difficult to open
engine slightly noisy
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes are slightly worn
nearside and offside front tie bar bushes are slightly worn
nearside outer sill cover is taped on
nearside park brake cable is in slightly poor condition on outer casing
offside front outer c/v boot is heavily perished (will need attention soon)
offside front tyre is worn on inside edgeand is on legal minimum (will need attention soon)
sill covers fitted which restricts inspection of outer sill structure
windscreenn washers are lazy
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
boot is difficult to open
engine slightly noisy
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes are slightly worn
nearside and offside front tie bar bushes are slightly worn
nearside outer sill cover is taped on
nearside park brake cable is in slightly poor condition on outer casing
nearside rear brake disc is scored on inner face
offside front outer c/v boot is heavily perished (will need attention soon)
offside front tyre is worn on inside edgeand is on legal minimum (will need attention soon)
sill covers fitted which restricts inspection of outer sill structure
slight advanced travell on park brake lever
windscreenn washers are lazy
both rear tyre sidewalls damaged
eml on
engine running rough also noisy
exhaust slightly corroded
high parking brake travel
tailgate can only be opened from the inside
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
both rear tyre sidewalls damaged
eml on
engine running rough also noisy
exhaust slightly corroded
high parking brake travel
tailgate can only be opened from the inside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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RJ51 XJT is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XJT, 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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RJ51 XJT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 October 2001.
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