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AO51 YRV

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,491 mi
Last recorded104,491 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YRV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 87,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 87,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,654 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,742 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 58,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 56,625 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,041 miles

both headlights have a poor pattern

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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AO51 YRV is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO51 YRV, 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 AO51 YRV registered?

AO51 YRV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AO51 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 YRV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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