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YR51 VGY

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VGY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 132,399 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

vehicle front springs have been lowered

Fail 11 Sep 2012 132,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

vehicle front springs have been lowered

Pass 20 Sep 2011 115,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,420 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

immisions not registerimg due to mexhaust major leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,435 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tinted windows fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 80,925 miles

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 64,499 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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YR51 VGY is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel 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 YR51 VGY, 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 YR51 VGY registered?

YR51 VGY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 VGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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