CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF51 YWW

2001 MG Z

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YWW
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
View full MG Z reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 96,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 90,992 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 78,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag lamp on

Pass 21 May 2007 78,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag lamp on

Fail 19 May 2006 62,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2006 62,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 49,565 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Full MG Z reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF51 YWW is a 2001 MG Z in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF51 YWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF51 YWW?

You can check the full history of WF51 YWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF51 YWW registered?

WF51 YWW is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is WF51 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 YWW shows 7 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.

Does WF51 YWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF51 YWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.