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YV51 OKN

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OKN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 91,629 miles

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

Fail 29 Dec 2014 88,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,584 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,107 miles

Front discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,009 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2012 72,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2011 66,811 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,054 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 63,054 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front indicator loose

Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,498 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator loose

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,068 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,604 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,312 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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YV51 OKN is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OKN, 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 YV51 OKN registered?

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

Is YV51 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 OKN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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