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YV51 USF

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,640 mi
Last recorded87,640 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 USF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,640 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,513 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,205 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,515 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 USF is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USF, 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

How do I check the history of YV51 USF?

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What year was YV51 USF registered?

YV51 USF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YV51 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 USF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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