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YT51 NSU

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,195 mi
Last recorded158,195 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 NSU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 158,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 153,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 153,098 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 147,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 137,221 miles

Rear Service Brake performance efficency only just met.. Advice further investigation

Pass 5 Mar 2014 129,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 129,026 miles

near side rear wheel slightly distorted.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 128,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,517 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,017 miles

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

both front tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,595 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,595 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,265 miles

considerable cut off side rear tyre sidewall

considerable damage off side front tyre sidewall

considerable travel on parking brake lever

exhaust centre section rear end poor

Fail 1 Sep 2008 58,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

considerable cut off side rear tyre sidewall

considerable damage off side front tyre sidewall

considerable travel on parking brake lever

exhaust centre section rear end poor

Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,428 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 NSU is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 YT51 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

YT51 NSU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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