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YP51 XMX

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,427 mi
Last recorded123,427 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 XMX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,427 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 123,427 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 115,558 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 107,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,827 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 96,827 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,007 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 81,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,756 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage

Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,775 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 54,775 miles

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

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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YP51 XMX is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YP51 XMX, 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 YP51 XMX registered?

YP51 XMX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YP51 XMX safe to buy?

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