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WN51 YEK

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,164 mi
Last recorded50,164 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 YEK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,164 miles

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisey

outer sills covered

parking brake travel high

Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisey

front brake discs worn

outer sills covered

parking brake travel high

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,681 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

high handbrake travel

high rear brake application 20%

outer sills covered

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2009 40,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

high handbrake travel

high rear brake application 20%

outer sills covered

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,452 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 YEK is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN51 YEK registered?

WN51 YEK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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