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YV51 XUF

2001 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,211 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

srs light on

Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

srs light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,421 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

srs light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,254 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades starting to split

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,645 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,343 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 32,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,604 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 28,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 25,417 miles

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

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 XUF is a 2001 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

YV51 XUF is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is YV51 XUF safe to buy?

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