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Y629 OBA

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,274 mi
Last recorded98,274 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 OBA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear light lenses tinted

second hand brake caliper fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance 20%

Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,225 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 42,959 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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Y629 OBA is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y629 OBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y629 OBA is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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