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VK51 YKA

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,479 mi
Last recorded66,479 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 YKA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 66,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,702 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi broken but not likely to detach.

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,415 miles

All four tyres perished.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,083 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 29 Oct 2016 62,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,853 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,853 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,300 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 57,298 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,188 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,750 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 23,252 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 23,244 miles

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

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

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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VK51 YKA is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK51 YKA, 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 VK51 YKA registered?

VK51 YKA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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