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YY51 CXB

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,895 mi
Last recorded168,895 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 CXB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 168,895 miles

MIL on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s and o/s floors and sills

n/s and o/s rear tyres low

o/s front sill corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 168,894 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

MIL on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s and o/s floors and sills

n/s and o/s rear tyres low

o/s front sill corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2015 162,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 162,518 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Feb 2014 157,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 2 Mar 2013 148,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 130,250 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 130,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 120,436 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 120,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

play in both rack ends.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 112,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 107,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 88,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 62,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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YY51 CXB is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY51 CXB, 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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What year was YY51 CXB registered?

YY51 CXB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is YY51 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY51 CXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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