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YV51 RZY

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,038 mi
Last recorded44,038 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 RZY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2008 44,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,125 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 39,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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 21 Nov 2005 34,284 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre cracking severely on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking severely on sidewalls

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 RZY is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

YV51 RZY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is YV51 RZY safe to buy?

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