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EN51 TYO

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 TYO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,344 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,695 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 92,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condition of both outer cv boots

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,885 miles

condition of both outer cv boots

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brakediscs worn

handbrake travel long

innerwing reinforcement bar bracket corroded on nearside

nearside front tyre worn low on edge and sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,865 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 75,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

exhaust front flexy detiorated

Fail 19 Mar 2008 59,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 39,476 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EN51 TYO is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EN51 TYO, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 TYO?

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What year was EN51 TYO registered?

EN51 TYO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is EN51 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 TYO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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