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Y692 RGV

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,531 mi
Last recorded96,531 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 RGV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,531 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front abs ring cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2016 96,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front abs ring cracked

oil leak oil filter excessively corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,598 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 92,566 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,800 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,798 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,323 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 87,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,921 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,918 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,177 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,162 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,498 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,130 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 44,123 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,178 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 29,297 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 21,551 miles

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

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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Y692 RGV is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y692 RGV, 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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What year was Y692 RGV registered?

Y692 RGV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y692 RGV safe to buy?

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