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YV51 PTY

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,877 mi
Last recorded59,877 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 PTY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2015 59,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2014 53,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,561 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,901 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,071 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 25,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

mil light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,090 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 13,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 11,134 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 PTY is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

YV51 PTY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YV51 PTY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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