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WN51 YDO

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,785 mi
Last recorded114,785 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 YDO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

front windscreen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Oct 2013 114,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

front windscreen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,772 miles

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 9 Dec 2011 114,768 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 6 Dec 2010 103,955 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,955 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 93,111 miles

Engine oil leak

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,111 miles

Engine oil leak

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,108 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Oil leak from o/s area

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 73,823 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 73,823 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,225 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,469 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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WN51 YDO is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WN51 YDO, 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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WN51 YDO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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