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AO51 YSL

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,995 mi
Last recorded37,995 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YSL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 37,995 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

exhaust silencer corroded and internal baffles loose,front flexi unit slightly deteriorated

gearbox appears to be noisy

Fail 2 May 2017 37,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

exhaust silencer corroded and internal baffles loose,front flexi unit slightly deteriorated

gearbox appears to be noisy

Pass 26 May 2016 34,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear corrosion development in inner sill

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

corrosion development in offside rear inner outer sill

exhaust silencer baffles loose

nearside and offside front cv boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2016 34,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear corrosion development in inner sill

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

corrosion development in offside rear inner outer sill

exhaust silencer baffles loose

nearside and offside front cv boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,650 miles

engine man light on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 25,650 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine man light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,326 miles

front discs lipped

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,511 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 19,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

centre exhaust section rusty

cooling fan noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,707 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,739 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 14,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,007 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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AO51 YSL is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

AO51 YSL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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