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K3 GNR

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,271 mi
Last recorded111,271 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 GNR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,271 miles

coolant level below minimum in expansion bottle

engine management light is on

engine oil level is just above minimum mark

nearside front tyre has worn bald on inner tread and has cut on outer wall and tread is low

noisey wiper operation

offside front floor pan is corroded to excess but outside of prescribed area

offside rear and nearside rear indicators starting to discolour

offside front drive shaft to outer constant velocity joint is insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2012 111,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level below minimum in expansion bottle

engine management light is on

engine oil level is just above minimum mark

nearside front tyre has worn bald on inner tread and has cut on outer wall and tread is low

noisey wiper operation

offside front floor pan is corroded to excess but outside of prescribed area

offside rear and nearside rear indicators starting to discolour

offside front drive shaft to outer constant velocity joint is insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,487 miles

Front brake discs surfaces(on inner faces)corroded and scored

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded(on inner faces)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 91,486 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs surfaces(on inner faces)corroded and scored

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded(on inner faces)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 755,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 755,157 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K3 GNR is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 K3 GNR, 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 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K3 GNR registered?

K3 GNR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is K3 GNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 GNR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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