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YV51 UWX

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,369 mi
Last recorded66,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 UWX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,369 miles

corrosion to both sides rear inner sills

oil leaks

slight bind on offside rear wheel reccomend attention

Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,269 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre in poor cracked condition

Pass 1 Dec 2012 60,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear on service brake pedal anti slip

tint film on both rear side windows

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,703 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 47,632 miles

water colant low

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,526 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 UWX is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

YV51 UWX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is YV51 UWX safe to buy?

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