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YG51 EUT

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,190 mi
Last recorded116,190 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 EUT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,190 miles

Rear bumper insecure

chassis corroded

eml is on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front abs reluctor ring fractured

offside front brake disc cover corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 116,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

Rear bumper insecure

chassis corroded

eml is on

exhaust corroded

nearside front abs reluctor ring fractured

offside front brake disc cover corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,049 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 115,043 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 104,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,679 miles

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

both rear drum brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,189 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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YG51 EUT is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YG51 EUT, 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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YG51 EUT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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