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YF51 PZG

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,264 mi
Last recorded163,264 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 PZG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 163,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 144,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2013 144,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 114,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 106,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 100,356 miles

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

coolant was low have topped up

eml on dash

off side front brake is slightly binding

off side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 29 Dec 2009 100,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 91,201 miles

oil leak from engine o/s/f seat base loose rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteiorated

Pass 2 Jan 2008 83,487 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 83,487 miles

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

drivers seat cushion loose boot wont shut drivers seat wont tilt forward

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,901 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 74,901 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,896 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 64,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PZG is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

YF51 PZG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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