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YY51 AEP

2001 MG Zs+

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,434 mi
Last recorded51,434 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 MG Zs+60,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 AEP
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,434 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 51,434 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,259 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

n/s front tyre worn on outer

o/s front tyre damaged on sidewall

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,250 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,645 miles

drivers side rear brake squeaking and very minor binding.

Fail 28 Nov 2005 34,636 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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YY51 AEP is a 2001 MG Zs+ in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 60,107 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 Zs+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY51 AEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zs+ typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zs+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY51 AEP registered?

YY51 AEP is a 2001 MG Zs+, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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