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YF51 DVW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,836 mi
Last recorded104,836 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 DVW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,836 miles

ABS RING ON NSF DRIVE SHAFT CORRODED

FRONT WINDOW TINTS VERY DARK

O/S/F BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

PLAY IN OSF OUTER TRACK ROD END

Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT WINDOW TINTS VERY DARK

O/S/F BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Jul 2011 99,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 99,703 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,635 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 95,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad oil leak

front tyres close to shockers

Fail 13 Nov 2009 89,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,977 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 80,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,679 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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YF51 DVW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF51 DVW, 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 YF51 DVW registered?

YF51 DVW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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