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WV51 YTS

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,337 mi
Last recorded185,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 185,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 185,321 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 178,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 168,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 158,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 158,303 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 151,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 140,336 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,604 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 113,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,373 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,737 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 YTS is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTS, 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 WV51 YTS registered?

WV51 YTS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is WV51 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 YTS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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