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GL51 HYY

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2010 83,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,203 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 78,203 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 72,688 miles

Exhaust manifold heat sheild loose.

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

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

Slight oil leak possibly from a drive shaft seal.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,688 miles

Exhaust manifold heat sheild loose.

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

Slight oil leak possibly from a drive shaft seal.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,687 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 68,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,149 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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GL51 HYY is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HYY, 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 GL51 HYY registered?

GL51 HYY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is GL51 HYY safe to buy?

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