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Y178 MUD

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,181 mi
Last recorded9,181 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 MUD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 9,181 miles

Modified for rally use

Fail 29 Sep 2025 9,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Modified for rally use

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 9,181 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg next to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Modified for rally use

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 9,181 miles

Modified for rally use

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 9,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Modified for rally use

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 9,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 9,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 10,210 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 9,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,281 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2014 9,181 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 41,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y178 MUD is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y178 MUD, 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 Y178 MUD registered?

Y178 MUD is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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