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YR51 YMU

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,952 mi
Last recorded75,952 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,576 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 38,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,179 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,479 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 YMU is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMU, 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

How do I check the history of YR51 YMU?

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What year was YR51 YMU registered?

YR51 YMU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is YR51 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 YMU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR51 YMU have outstanding finance?

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