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AE51 WYG

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WYG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,149 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,503 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Some rust on n/s outer sill, may require attention soon.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,159 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,054 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,278 miles

park brake travel

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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AE51 WYG is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE51 WYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 WYG registered?

AE51 WYG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is AE51 WYG safe to buy?

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