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YH51 EFO

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,928 mi
Last recorded34,928 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 EFO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 34,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 17 Oct 2022 34,923 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 28 Oct 2021 31,284 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 31,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 29,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside wiper deteriorated

coolant leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,987 miles

front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,496 miles

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

massive coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,641 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 26,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,291 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,199 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 24,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,749 miles

front brake imbalance high

front tyre tread shoulders cracking

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,750 miles

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,794 miles

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,146 miles

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,136 miles

Front brake imbalance higher than normal.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,418 miles

N/s/r dorr difficult to close when opened fully.

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

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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YH51 EFO is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH51 EFO, 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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YH51 EFO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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