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GY51 KYC

2001 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KYC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,431 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Offside front tyre just within legal wear limit.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,431 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Offside front tyre just within legal wear limit.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,866 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper blades split

drivebelt in poor condition

rear bumper on o/s insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2011 61,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper blades split

drivebelt in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,208 miles

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

o/s wiper slightly split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,895 miles

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

o/s c v gaiter badly perrished

Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s c v gaiter badly perrished

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,679 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 41,679 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,152 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,152 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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GY51 KYC is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY51 KYC, 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 GY51 KYC registered?

GY51 KYC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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