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Y18 MGR

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,532 mi
Last recorded56,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 MGR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,532 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,126 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,208 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front numer plate cracked still ledgable and secure

parking brake has long travel but does not touch the stop

Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,837 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 31,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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Y18 MGR is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue 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 Y18 MGR, 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 Y18 MGR registered?

Y18 MGR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y18 MGR safe to buy?

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