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VK51 YKV

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 YKV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,256 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 66,256 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,830 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,753 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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VK51 YKV is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK51 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

VK51 YKV is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is VK51 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 YKV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK51 YKV have outstanding finance?

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