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SB51 YLS

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 YLS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,267 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 80,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,413 miles

Offside Front Indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Of engine damp with oil

Power steering pump damp with oil

Power steering rack damp with oil

Rear tyres perished and heavily cracked

Slight blow from front to centre exhaust joint

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

rear tyres cracking heavily in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,817 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

rear tyres cracking heavily in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,623 miles

n/s & o/s sill trim covers fitted

o/s front idicator lens damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,623 miles

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

n/s & o/s sill trim covers fitted

o/s front idicator lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 52,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,169 miles

off side front indicator cover holed

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,169 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

off side front indicator cover holed

Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,610 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine over-heating

off side front indicator lense smashed

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,427 miles

engine over-heating

off side front indicator lense smashed

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,520 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,417 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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SB51 YLS is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB51 YLS, 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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SB51 YLS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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