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FN51 YYJ

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 121,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,098 miles

Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 18 Jan 2016 117,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,200 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 107,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,356 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and stepped

hand brake cables poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,213 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,532 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 34,733 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 YYJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YYJ, 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 FN51 YYJ registered?

FN51 YYJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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