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Y83 AAO

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 AAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,233 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 80,233 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,917 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,917 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,796 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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Y83 AAO is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y83 AAO, 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 Y83 AAO registered?

Y83 AAO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y83 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 AAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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