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J800 LAU

2019 MG ZS

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,719 mi
Last recorded89,719 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 MG ZS29,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 LAU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,719 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 33,873 miles

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

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

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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J800 LAU is a 2019 MG ZS in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 29,495 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 J800 LAU, 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 7 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J800 LAU registered?

J800 LAU is a 2019 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2019.

Is J800 LAU safe to buy?

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