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ML51 UKY

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,065 mi
Last recorded86,065 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 UKY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,065 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,419 miles

Battery insecure

Front exhaust deteriorating

Nearside front wheel and tyre damaged

S R S light illuminated

Slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,418 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Front exhaust deteriorating

Nearside front tyre and wheelrim damaged

S.R.S light illuminated

Slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,231 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,360 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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ML51 UKY is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML51 UKY, 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 ML51 UKY registered?

ML51 UKY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is ML51 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 UKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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