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J14 SAB

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,014 mi
Last recorded48,014 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 SAB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disks. Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens pale

Fail 17 Mar 2026 48,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disks. Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens pale

Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,281 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 42,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 35,940 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,167 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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J14 SAB is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J14 SAB, 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 J14 SAB registered?

J14 SAB is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is J14 SAB safe to buy?

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