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WV51 YTL

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,127 mi
Last recorded80,127 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YTL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,127 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,485 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 74,485 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount lift

Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount lift

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,737 miles

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

Offside Front Inner bush slight movement on os front lower suspension arm

front coil springs corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,002 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade split / perished.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Intermittant noise / whine from A/C compressor

Fail 7 Nov 2016 61,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Heavy lubricant leak. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower balljoint worn. (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Rear wiper blade split / perished.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Intermittant noise / whine from A/C compressor

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also some perishing and cuts to tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,383 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,908 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,269 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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WV51 YTL is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WV51 YTL, 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 WV51 YTL registered?

WV51 YTL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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