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R1 XGN

2020 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,186 mi
Last recorded24,186 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 MG ZS27,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 XGN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 24,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,908 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 103,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 20,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 20,335 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 96,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 15,100 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 15,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and aim to low (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,961 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 3 Mar 2023 88,961 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 23 Nov 2022 9,217 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BOTH rear tyres perishing & cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,289 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,758 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,058 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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R1 XGN is a 2020 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2020 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 27,237 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 R1 XGN, 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 6 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R1 XGN registered?

R1 XGN is a 2020 MG ZS, first registered on 23 January 2020.

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