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BV68 LAO

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,185 mi
Last recorded39,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV68 LAO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 39,185 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 39,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 34,937 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 25,955 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 25,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 24,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on both edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2022 18,196 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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BV68 LAO is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV68 LAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV68 LAO?

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What year was BV68 LAO registered?

BV68 LAO is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is BV68 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV68 LAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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