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S888 BMG

2001 MG Zr

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,231 mi
Last recorded93,231 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 BMG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 93,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,475 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 91,216 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,811 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,550 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

signs of wear corroshion front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,640 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 31,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 30,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,654 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,115 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,909 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 23,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front & n/s rear tyres are worn low on outer edges & outer sidewalls are scuffed.o/s front tyre is worn on outer edge.

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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S888 BMG is a 2001 MG Zr in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S888 BMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S888 BMG registered?

S888 BMG is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is S888 BMG safe to buy?

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