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RJ51 XJT

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,750 mi
Last recorded133,750 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 133,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 123,247 miles

Front both tyres perished

Fail 17 Jul 2017 123,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,683 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 117,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,497 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 112,496 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,541 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 83,349 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 43,371 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,460 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 31,412 miles

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)

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 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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