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Y162 OFJ

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 OFJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,763 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,762 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 73,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 69,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,860 miles

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Fail 8 Aug 2007 65,855 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED

S.R.S LIGHT ON

STEERING RACK & BOOTS DAMP

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,139 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 61,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

N/S RACK BOOT DAMP

S.R.S LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

N/S RACK BOOT DAMP

S.R.S LIGHT ON

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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Y162 OFJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y162 OFJ, 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 Y162 OFJ registered?

Y162 OFJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y162 OFJ safe to buy?

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