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AK51 YJC

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YJC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 49,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

heavy surface corrosion noted to all steering and suspension components,sub-frames etc.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,073 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components corroded

under side of car heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,034 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,034 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perrished

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,068 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 34,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK51 YJC is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 YJC, 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 AK51 YJC registered?

AK51 YJC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is AK51 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YJC shows 9 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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