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WN51 YCT

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,389 mi
Last recorded108,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 YCT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 102,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak engine

Fail 26 Nov 2020 102,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' advise crack along the bottom (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 65,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise front brake inspection .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,196 miles

advise front brake inspection .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,621 miles

Air bag light on

Engine management light on

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,310 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 32,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Air bag warning light on

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

S.R.S. LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,898 miles

SRS light on

engine management light on

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,089 miles

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

SRS light staying on

engine light on

Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,152 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 14,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center and rear exhaust rusted and blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre worn and perished on outer edge.

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,283 miles

center and rear exhaust rusted and blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre worn and perished on outer edge.

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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WN51 YCT is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WN51 YCT, 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 WN51 YCT registered?

WN51 YCT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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