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YD51 WFL

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,552 mi
Last recorded78,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 WFL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,552 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 78,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,882 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,883 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 52,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,422 miles

N/S/F reluctor ring cracked.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 28,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F reluctor ring cracked.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,975 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,741 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges 3.0mm tread

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 WFL is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

YD51 WFL is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is YD51 WFL safe to buy?

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