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Y699 SHR

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 SHR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,046 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 82,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 58,836 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2008 52,494 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 52,494 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 45,039 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 45,039 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,953 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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Y699 SHR is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y699 SHR, 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 Y699 SHR registered?

Y699 SHR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y699 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y699 SHR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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