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BJ51 YPO

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,122 mi
Last recorded66,122 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YPO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,122 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise n/s/f tyre getting low on tread (205/50x16)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,106 miles

advise n/s & o/s front track control arm bushs

advise o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (205/50x16)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise n/s & o/s front track control arm bushs

advise o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (205/50x16)

advise o/s/r brake pads getting low and slight bind to o/s/r brake

advise rear brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,805 miles

advise hand brake travel high

advise n/s & o/s front track control arm inner bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,422 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,105 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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BJ51 YPO is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ51 YPO, 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 BJ51 YPO registered?

BJ51 YPO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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