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Y717 GWP

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,824 mi
Last recorded68,824 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 GWP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,894 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on wall

Unable to check sills due to covers

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,325 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,430 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 57,430 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,466 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y717 GWP is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y717 GWP, 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 Y717 GWP?

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What year was Y717 GWP registered?

Y717 GWP is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y717 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 GWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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