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BN51 YMV

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YMV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,710 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Pass 5 Mar 2011 90,097 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,263 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,089 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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BN51 YMV is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BN51 YMV, 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 BN51 YMV registered?

BN51 YMV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is BN51 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 YMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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