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PY51 HNZ

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,671 mi
Last recorded66,671 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 HNZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,671 miles

exhaust fouling body front and rear

grill missing

lower grill adrift

o/s/f drive shaft rubber damper adrift

rear mud flap brackets protruding body and mud flaps too large

Fail 30 Jul 2019 66,651 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring insecure n/s/f top mount free play spring loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/dip (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust fouling body front and rear

grill missing

lower grill adrift

o/s/f drive shaft rubber damper adrift

rear mud flap brackets protruding body and mud flaps too large

Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,527 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 66,430 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 31 Mar 2012 66,376 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

srs light illuminated on dash (failure from 1/4/2012)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,376 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

srs light illuminated on dash (failure from 1/4/2012)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,914 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,963 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 59,007 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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PY51 HNZ is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY51 HNZ, 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 PY51 HNZ registered?

PY51 HNZ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PY51 HNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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