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Y215 EEG

2001 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 EEG
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SRS light illuminated on dash

Fail 12 Aug 2009 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SRS light illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2008 63,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 58,332 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 48,616 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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Y215 EEG is a 2001 MG Z in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y215 EEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y215 EEG registered?

Y215 EEG is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y215 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y215 EEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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