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AO51 YSB

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YSB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,568 miles

all wheel archs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wheel archs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,777 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2009 64,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 53,991 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,185 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YSB is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow 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 AO51 YSB, 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 AO51 YSB registered?

AO51 YSB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 YSB 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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