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Y781 COE

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,861 mi
Last recorded43,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 COE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,861 miles

Coolant fan not cutting in

NSr tyre cracked tread

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear disc rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,861 miles

Coolant fan not cutting in

NSr tyre cracked tread

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)

Rear disc rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 37,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,858 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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Y781 COE is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y781 COE, 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

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What year was Y781 COE registered?

Y781 COE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y781 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 COE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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