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Y102 AAO

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 AAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,960 miles

general underside corrosion -side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,572 miles

front offside to nearside chassis cross brace corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front offside to nearside chassis cross brace corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters have a light covering of oil

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,383 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 94,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 89,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper split.nearside rear disk slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2010 89,032 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper split.nearside rear disk slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,998 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,530 miles

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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Y102 AAO is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y102 AAO, 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.

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What year was Y102 AAO registered?

Y102 AAO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y102 AAO safe to buy?

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