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HF51 YPA

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,280 mi
Last recorded28,280 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YPA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,753 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 6,642 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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HF51 YPA is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HF51 YPA, 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

How do I check the history of HF51 YPA?

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What year was HF51 YPA registered?

HF51 YPA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is HF51 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 YPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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