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YT51 YYC

2001 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,298 mi
Last recorded110,298 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 YYC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,298 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch area corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner edge-advise new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,769 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills-both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills-both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,181 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 108,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 105,788 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,020 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges badly worn and perished/cracked exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,129 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front suspension coil springs corroded

front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear inner body sills corroded

rear suspension struts and coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 101,123 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust fault/leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole system badly deteriorated/corroded (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour offside and nearside different colours (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor pan area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front suspension coil springs corroded

front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear inner body sills corroded

rear suspension struts and coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,522 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear fuel pipes -- near tank--corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 96,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear fuel pipes -- near tank--corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,416 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL COOLER PIPES BADLY CORRODED (SUGGEST REPLACED SOON)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 92,410 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL COOLER PIPES BADLY CORRODED (SUGGEST REPLACED SOON)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

rear fuel pipes (near tank ) corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,394 miles

Rear metal fuel pipes at showing signs of corrosion but not significant to fail at this stage..

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,988 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,178 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,093 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 57,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,536 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 45,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,548 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 YYC is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YYC, 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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YT51 YYC is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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