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SV53 VYY

2003 MG Zr+

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,032 mi
Last recorded46,032 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 MG Zr+40,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VYY
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,121 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 41,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,247 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 38,246 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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SV53 VYY is a 2003 MG Zr+ in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 40,110 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 Zr+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 VYY, 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 23 years old, this MG Zr+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV53 VYY?

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What year was SV53 VYY registered?

SV53 VYY is a 2003 MG Zr+, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SV53 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 VYY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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