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YR51 FUB

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,383 mi
Last recorded83,383 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 FUB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,243 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished close to excessive

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,189 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front outer c.v.boot's detrotaing

corrosion to inner & outer sill's / outer wheel arche's lower

nearside powersteering rack damp

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,321 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 53,137 miles

advise middle section of exhaust corroaded

advise power streeing rack damp with oil

advise slight run out on both front brake discs

advise sliight oil leak from gear box

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,932 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 49,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

unable to lift front seats to gain access to rear seats

Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,088 miles

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

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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YR51 FUB is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR51 FUB, 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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What year was YR51 FUB registered?

YR51 FUB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YR51 FUB safe to buy?

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