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YT51 NNC

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 NNC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,453 miles

coolant leak

general oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 94,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

general oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,267 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

lower engine mount rubber bush worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 79,695 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,793 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,791 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s sill plastic cover loose at rear

Fail 19 Jan 2010 70,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s sill plastic cover loose at rear

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,646 miles

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

both front and rear discs slightly rusty

excessive travel on handbarke lever

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,482 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,688 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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YT51 NNC is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT51 NNC, 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 YT51 NNC registered?

YT51 NNC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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