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YV51 YDY

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 YDY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 110,658 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2016 110,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,020 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,454 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,542 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 89,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,910 miles

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

power steering belt oily-engine oil leaks at o/s

slight distortion on front brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2011 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

alternator drive belt oily/detached

power steering belt oily-engine oil leaks at o/s

slight distortion on front brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,178 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,641 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber split

drivers seat base insecure

nearside side skirt loose front bracket corroded

tyres on front axle are a different size to tyres on rear axle

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber split

drivers seat base insecure

nearside side skirt loose front bracket corroded

tyres on front axle are a different size to tyres on rear axle

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,762 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 YDY is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YDY, 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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YV51 YDY is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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