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AY51 YFT

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,536 mi
Last recorded102,536 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YFT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 102,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

All 4 brake discs are very rusty

All of rear suspension components are rusty

Both complete inner sills are very rusty

Brake pedal is spongy

Eml on

Front to rear brake pipes are rusty

Fuel tank is very rusty

Lots of underbody corrosion

Nearside outer cv boot is perished

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear wheel bearings not tested

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,292 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 102,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,153 miles

Car has been converted for track day use. It has no rear seats or belts.

Horn has intermittent fault

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2014 95,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 95,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 901,605 miles

As per failure.

Fail 8 May 2013 90,092 miles

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

1/ slight exhaust blow at center at rear 2/ front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 10 May 2012 85,696 miles

1. Offside front tyre wearing low. 2. Nearside frontt yre wearing low on edges. 3. Front brake pads wearing low. 4. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 5. Slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2011 81,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all b/pads aprox 50% worn

exhaust noisy [on limitsd]

nsf & osr tyres 2 to 3 mm

osr brake disc inner face rust

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all b/pads aprox 50% worn

exhaust noisy [on limitsd]

nsf & osr tyres 2 to 3 mm

osr brake disc inner face rust

Fail 19 Aug 2009 73,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,087 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,314 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,731 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT ON INNER AREA

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 YFT is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY51 YFT, 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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AY51 YFT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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