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YF51 PYP

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 PYP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,406 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,424 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,047 miles

Engine oil leak

Water leak from rear of engine

Fail 15 Dec 2008 46,047 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leak

Water leak from rear of engine

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,109 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,337 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 36,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,811 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 28,811 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 PYP is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF51 PYP, 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

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What year was YF51 PYP registered?

YF51 PYP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is YF51 PYP safe to buy?

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