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BJ51 YSW

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YSW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,952 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,968 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,581 miles

nearside front seat folding mechanism not working

offside front seat folding mechanism not working

Fail 6 Dec 2007 64,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front seat folding mechanism not working

offside front seat folding mechanism not working

Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,241 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 46,241 miles

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

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

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 YSW is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ51 YSW, 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 BJ51 YSW registered?

BJ51 YSW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 YSW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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