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VE51 YZV

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YZV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,832 miles

engine management light on

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,648 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,810 miles

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 65,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,643 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 57,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,180 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,065 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,175 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 34,783 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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VE51 YZV is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE51 YZV, 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

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What year was VE51 YZV registered?

VE51 YZV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is VE51 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 YZV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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