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YE51 NNX

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 NNX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,718 miles

osr + nsr tyres cracked but not showing inner cord/ply

Fail 8 Aug 2011 126,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

osr + nsr tyres cracked but not showing inner cord/ply

Pass 2 Oct 2010 117,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,326 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 117,307 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,021 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,930 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 103,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,953 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 NNX is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YE51 NNX, 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 NNX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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