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YV51 YPM

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

50,776 mi
Last recorded50,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 YPM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 50,776 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 50,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 50,333 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 50,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 49,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 49,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 49,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,986 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,784 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 45,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,691 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,824 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 30,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,059 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 27,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front pads getting very low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,815 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 18,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 12,373 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 YPM is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

YV51 YPM is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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