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Y803 COE

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 COE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear number plate light bit dim

Nearside Rear of gear box is oily

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear wiper blade is split

battery slightly loose

boot lid need hard slam to shut

o/side & n/side rear inner sills are corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is getting low in places

Nearside Rear number plate light is a bit dim

Offside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Rear wiper blade is split

battery is slightly loose

bottom of gearbox is oily

o/side & n/side rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,807 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread is getting low in places

Nearside Rear number plate light is a bit dim

Offside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Rear wiper blade is split

battery is slightly loose

bottom of gearbox is oily

o/side & n/side rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,720 miles

Battery loose

Both inner sills corroded

Clutch heavy

Exhaust noisy

Front Number plate deteriorating

High traval on hanbrake

Nearside Front Of steering rack damp

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Reg light dim

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Oil leval getting low

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,720 miles

Battery loose

Both inner sills corroded

Clutch heavy

Exhaust noisy

Front Number plate deteriorating

High traval on hanbrake

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Of steering rack damp

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Reg light dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Oil leval getting low

Pass 29 May 2015 80,243 miles

O/S Reg light dim

Battery loose

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

High traval on handbrake

Small oil leak (Possible steering rack)

Windows tinted

Fail 29 May 2015 80,243 miles

Battery loose

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

High traval on handbrake

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

O/S Reg light dim

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

Small oil leak (Possible steering rack)

Windows tinted

Pass 28 May 2014 78,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear number plate lights dim

damp patch oil on rack boot inner n/side

n/side rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt ( seat is loose )

rear inner sills starting to rust

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 28 May 2014 78,891 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear number plate lights dim

damp patch oil on rack boot inner n/side

n/side rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt ( seat is loose )

rear inner sills starting to rust

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 30 May 2013 77,143 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 57,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,127 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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Y803 COE is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y803 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.

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What year was Y803 COE registered?

Y803 COE is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y803 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y803 COE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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