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YL51 HDK

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,126 mi
Last recorded96,126 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 HDK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,126 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,506 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 67,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,121 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,585 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,584 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,534 miles

slight distortion of reg plate digits

Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,280 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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YL51 HDK is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL51 HDK, 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 YL51 HDK registered?

YL51 HDK is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is YL51 HDK safe to buy?

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