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YG51 ZXR

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,766 mi
Last recorded79,766 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 ZXR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,766 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 54,258 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 54,255 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 May 2007 45,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,299 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 ZXR is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXR, 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 YG51 ZXR?

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What year was YG51 ZXR registered?

YG51 ZXR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is YG51 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 ZXR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG51 ZXR have outstanding finance?

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