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OY51 VYR

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 VYR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 122,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,096 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 8 Aug 2025 119,096 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,980 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,386 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,219 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 3 Aug 2021 101,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,301 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

light corrosion on undercarr iage

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,998 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,817 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,840 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,990 miles

windscreen chip

Fail 1 Sep 2014 73,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wind screen chip

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,818 miles

wind screen chip

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,468 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 62,468 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 53,298 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 41,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,733 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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OY51 VYR is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY51 VYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY51 VYR registered?

OY51 VYR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is OY51 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 VYR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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