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Y254 LCJ

2001 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,995 mi
Last recorded83,995 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 LCJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,024 miles

os front and ns rear tyres close to limit

os rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,524 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 74,523 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 67,674 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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Y254 LCJ is a 2001 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y254 LCJ, 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 Y254 LCJ?

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What year was Y254 LCJ registered?

Y254 LCJ is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y254 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y254 LCJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y254 LCJ have outstanding finance?

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