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YV51 RZM

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 RZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 115,787 miles

Both outer sills covered with trim

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 115,787 miles

Both outer sills covered with trim

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,862 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 111,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,229 miles

Near side fronr SRS ring cracked.

Odd size tyres fitted to front and rear.

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,269 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust joint.

Damp in boot.

Near side front SRS ring cracked.

Near side front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Odd size tyres fitted to front and rear wheels.

Off side and near side rear wheel arches have signs of contact with tyres.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,771 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 74,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,347 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,927 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

offside rear tyre has slight cuts in outer side wall, not through to the cords

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 RZM is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

YV51 RZM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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