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YE51 XHF

2001 MG Zr

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,917 mi
Last recorded67,917 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 XHF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 67,917 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 67,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,917 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,917 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,326 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 85,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,553 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,394 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 42,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 34,741 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 XHF is a 2001 MG Zr in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE51 XHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE51 XHF?

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What year was YE51 XHF registered?

YE51 XHF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is YE51 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 XHF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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