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GY51 YJW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,816 mi
Last recorded94,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YJW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 94,816 miles

slight corrosion in osr outer sill

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 81,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2019 81,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,950 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,342 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit & perishing badly

o/s/f tyre perishing badly

o/s/f wheel rim dented

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,452 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 45,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,999 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,065 miles

emission activation slugish / tunning?

Fail 8 May 2006 21,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

emission activation slugish / tunning?

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 YJW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

GY51 YJW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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