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Y802 NLG

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,708 mi
Last recorded107,708 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 NLG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,708 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 101,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,048 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 84,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,663 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 75,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 59,405 miles

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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Y802 NLG is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y802 NLG, 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 Y802 NLG registered?

Y802 NLG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y802 NLG safe to buy?

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