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VK51 YLB

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 YLB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2013 117,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,577 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 101,577 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 44,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,822 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 YLB is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

VK51 YLB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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