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YD51 PXJ

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 PXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,185 miles

front & rear coil springs corroded/n/s inner cv boot/insecure/ brake pads low/ front tyres very close to limit/ n/s/f brake pipe corroding/ front seats not tilt/ o/s/washer low/ exhaust joints corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2009 74,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front & rear coil springs corroded/n/s inner cv boot/insecure/ brake pads low/ front tyres very close to limit/ n/s/f brake pipe corroding/ front seats not tilt/ o/s/washer low/ exhaust joints corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 59,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,340 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,155 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 44,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 36,559 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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YD51 PXJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD51 PXJ, 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 YD51 PXJ registered?

YD51 PXJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is YD51 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD51 PXJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD51 PXJ have outstanding finance?

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