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Y862 HPT

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,333 mi
Last recorded77,333 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 HPT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coolant low

light corrosion to inner rear sills

nearside rear tyre perishing badly in tread recommend changing

Fail 15 Jun 2013 77,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes slightly binding

coolant low

light corrosion to inner rear sills

nearside rear tyre perishing badly in tread recommend changing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 74,124 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2011 74,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,302 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 68,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,555 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 60,539 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,391 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,953 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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Y862 HPT is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y862 HPT, 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 Y862 HPT registered?

Y862 HPT is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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