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YD51 SHJ

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,182 mi
Last recorded46,182 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 SHJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,182 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 616,274 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,586 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,626 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,626 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,943 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 32,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,544 miles

OSF/OSR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING

Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

OSF/OSR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,885 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 16,663 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,631 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 SHJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

YD51 SHJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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