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FN51 XUY

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,950 mi
Last recorded60,950 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XUY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,396 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2017 60,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,482 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,482 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, both sections (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, both sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,670 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,466 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 50,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,124 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 39,525 miles

All brake pipes sprayed with white grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,525 miles

All brake pipes sprayed with white grease

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,775 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,956 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 31,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,278 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,634 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,641 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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FN51 XUY is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN51 XUY, 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 FN51 XUY registered?

FN51 XUY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is FN51 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 XUY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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