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YT51 VMX

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VMX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,602 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,602 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 80,244 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f shocks slight bouncy

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f & o/s/f shocks slight bouncy

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 36,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,890 miles

Accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2007 23,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Accident damage to nearside front, not repaired around headlamp. May be reason aim out of alignment.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 21,737 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 VMX is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VMX, 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 YT51 VMX registered?

YT51 VMX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is YT51 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 VMX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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