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YV51 OKG

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,803 mi
Last recorded60,803 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OKG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,803 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 60,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,582 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,582 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,142 miles

cooling fan is burnt out

Fail 8 Oct 2010 56,142 miles

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

cooling fan is burnt out

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,585 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 53,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,810 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 44,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,468 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 33,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 17,367 miles

front brake balance very close to service limit.o/s becoming low effort.

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 OKG is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OKG, 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 YV51 OKG registered?

YV51 OKG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is YV51 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 OKG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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