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AY51 NLC

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,549 mi
Last recorded106,549 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NLC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear inner sills slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,112 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,051 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,954 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 53,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,148 miles

plastic sill covers unable to check fully

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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AY51 NLC is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY51 NLC, 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 AY51 NLC registered?

AY51 NLC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AY51 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 NLC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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