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YD51 WFG

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,420 mi
Last recorded52,420 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 WFG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,420 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 3 May 2018 49,678 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obstructing view

handbrake has long travel

heat damage to offside rear brake disc

offside rear handbrake effort low

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,938 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,211 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread, no cords showing.

N/S/R tyre has cut in sidewall, no cords showing.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,132 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,334 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 WFG is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD51 WFG, 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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YD51 WFG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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