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FN51 YZA

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YZA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,884 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 59,891 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 59,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,311 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges and deteriorating

clutch pedal anti slip missing

offside front seatbelt hard to release (boarderline)

unable to access rear seats from nearside of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,311 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges and deteriorating

clutch pedal anti slip missing

offside front seatbelt hard to release (boarderline)

unable to access rear seats from nearside of vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre punctured

nearside rear tyre punctured

unable to access rear seats from nearside

Fail 15 Sep 2012 51,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

maximum front brake imbalance 53%

nearside front tyre punctured

nearside rear tyre punctured

unable to access rear seats from nearside

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,032 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,401 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,986 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre in tread area

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,197 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,271 miles

air bag light on

dent in o/s front wing top

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,740 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 YZA is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YZA, 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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FN51 YZA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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