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X40 JGW

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,784 mi
Last recorded26,784 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 JGW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 26,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 26,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 25,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 24,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 21,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,427 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 15,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,627 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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X40 JGW is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X40 JGW, 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 X40 JGW registered?

X40 JGW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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