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AR02 DER

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,265 mi
Last recorded31,265 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 DER
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 31,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,128 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Nov 2023 20,275 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 20,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also pin has damage and no split pin fitted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 14,671 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 10,459 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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AR02 DER is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR02 DER, 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 8 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR02 DER registered?

AR02 DER is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is AR02 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 DER shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR02 DER have outstanding finance?

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