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Y158 TSE

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,682 mi
Last recorded63,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 TSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,420 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 56,420 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

slight corrosion on brake pipes at rear of car

Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 38,443 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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Y158 TSE is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y158 TSE, 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 Y158 TSE registered?

Y158 TSE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 August 2001.

Is Y158 TSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 TSE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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