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AK51 YJG

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,985 mi
Last recorded84,985 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YJG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,985 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,242 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,646 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 173,503 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre tread splitting

Fail 23 Aug 2011 173,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre tread splitting

Fail 14 Jun 2010 166,146 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 166,146 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 165,456 miles

coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 8 Dec 2009 165,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 2 Dec 2008 154,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 145,073 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 136,129 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 136,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake imbalance high (24%)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2005 125,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 125,708 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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AK51 YJG is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

AK51 YJG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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