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GL51 FYK

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,754 mi
Last recorded107,754 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FYK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,256 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

washers need adjusting

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perish no cords showing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,865 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perish no cords showing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant level low ,can't check oil level dip stick broken

engine noisy??? fanbelt loose

Fail 23 Mar 2016 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

coolant level low ,can't check oil level dip stick broken

engine noisy??? fanbelt loose

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,666 miles

Brake pedal rubber partually split

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal rubber partually split

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Unable to carry out check of nearside rear seatbelt, childseat fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 41,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 41,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,998 miles

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

Power steering belt cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded and baffles starting to break up

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,692 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 30,692 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 29,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,250 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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GL51 FYK is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL51 FYK, 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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GL51 FYK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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