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SJ18 ORP

2018 MG ZS

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 ORP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 39,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,940 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 26,940 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 17,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,683 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 14,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 11,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on back of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on back of disc (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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SJ18 ORP is a 2018 MG ZS in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,011 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 SJ18 ORP, 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 8 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ18 ORP?

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What year was SJ18 ORP registered?

SJ18 ORP is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 6 July 2018.

Is SJ18 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 ORP 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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