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YV51 LDU

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,950 mi
Last recorded103,950 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LDU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut,no cords visible

Pass 8 May 2017 100,511 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 2 May 2017 100,485 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205 45 17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside wiper split,clears screen adequately

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 May 2016 94,898 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 94,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aimed incorrectly (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 87,791 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 87,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 May 2014 78,497 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 7 May 2013 71,527 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2012 66,048 miles

battery insecure

Fail 3 May 2012 66,048 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 59,647 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine warning light on

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2011 59,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine warning light on

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,900 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,120 miles

BACKLIT NUMBERPLATE LAMP FITTED

FRONT INDICATORS NOT O E SPEC

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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YV51 LDU is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YV51 LDU, 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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YV51 LDU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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