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SJ18 ORV

2018 MG ZS

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 ORV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,886 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 72,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 63,039 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 63,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2022 45,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 45,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

t p m light on dash

Fail 1 Jun 2021 27,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

t p m light on dash

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 ORV is a 2018 MG ZS in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV?

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What year was SJ18 ORV registered?

SJ18 ORV is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is SJ18 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 ORV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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