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Y869 XGO

2001 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 XGO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,795 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from exhaust system

Fail 30 Oct 2015 67,795 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise from exhaust system

Pass 12 Jul 2014 64,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,609 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,524 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,363 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,851 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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Y869 XGO is a 2001 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y869 XGO, 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 Y869 XGO registered?

Y869 XGO is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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