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YR51 WRW

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WRW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 110,261 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside offside ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 110,261 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside offside ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 109,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 109,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2015 43,773 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 43,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,108 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,083 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,687 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,298 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 51,889 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,946 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,095 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2006 25,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2005 20,652 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 WRW is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR51 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

YR51 WRW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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