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Y742 XGA

2001 MG Zs+

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,841 mi
Last recorded62,841 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Zs+60,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 XGA
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,841 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,796 miles

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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,654 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 29,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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Y742 XGA is a 2001 MG Zs+ in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 60,107 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 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y742 XGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y742 XGA registered?

Y742 XGA is a 2001 MG Zs+, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y742 XGA safe to buy?

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