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YE51 HYK

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 HYK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,538 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 82,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,824 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,726 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 72,726 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front shockers appear weak when under no load

unable to check wipers are clearing due to washers inop

Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,968 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall starting to split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,363 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,227 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 56,227 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,550 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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YE51 HYK is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE51 HYK, 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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YE51 HYK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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