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Y148 TPX

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 TPX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 93,853 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 93,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 May 2010 88,146 miles

front discs poor condition

nearside front tyre poor condition on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2010 88,144 miles

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

front discs poor condition

nearside front tyre poor condition on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2008 62,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 62,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

s/r/s lamp on

Pass 9 May 2006 46,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 40,731 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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Y148 TPX is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y148 TPX, 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 Y148 TPX registered?

Y148 TPX is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y148 TPX safe to buy?

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