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Y174 ERP

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,800 mi
Last recorded59,800 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 ERP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,820 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,411 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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Y174 ERP is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y174 ERP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y174 ERP?

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What year was Y174 ERP registered?

Y174 ERP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y174 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y174 ERP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y174 ERP have outstanding finance?

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