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MGZ 2230

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 2230
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,998 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 73,996 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,266 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,864 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,864 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,549 miles

Nearside front ABS ring is broken

Offside front ABS ring is broken

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,585 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,608 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,162 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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MGZ 2230 is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MGZ 2230, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGZ 2230 registered?

MGZ 2230 is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is MGZ 2230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 2230 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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