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GY51 OCN

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,325 mi
Last recorded47,325 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OCN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill wihin 30cm of o/s/r suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 47,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill wihin 30cm of o/s/r suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,278 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges & cut in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted & bracket broken

Fail 11 Aug 2018 44,912 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges & cut in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted & bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to under body

exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,408 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,862 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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GY51 OCN is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GY51 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

GY51 OCN is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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