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YP51 YTA

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,486 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,545 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,467 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,370 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,442 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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YP51 YTA is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP51 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

YP51 YTA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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