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RO51 JNJ

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,338 mi
Last recorded102,338 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 JNJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front floors getting corroded

nearside cv boot in a poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2012 102,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front floors getting corroded

nearside cv boot in a poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear.....

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,700 miles

wipers smear.....

Fail 25 Sep 2010 81,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs in a very poor condition

rear tyres low on tread

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2010 81,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs in a very poor condition

rear tyres low on tread

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,624 miles

see checklist 109236

Fail 27 Sep 2009 72,377 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

see checklist 109236

Pass 11 Oct 2008 65,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 57,921 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 44,371 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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RO51 JNJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO51 JNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO51 JNJ?

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What year was RO51 JNJ registered?

RO51 JNJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RO51 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 JNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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