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Y883 BOH

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,653 mi
Last recorded57,653 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 BOH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 57,653 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 57,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 56,441 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 56,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,611 miles

both abs rings snapped

Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both abs rings snapped

Pass 3 May 2008 46,904 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 36,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,617 miles

Original test commenced at 08:50 hrs. †Due to Incident No.6212380 test aborted after completion in order to clear screen & system

Parking brake travel could be improved

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2005 25,908 miles

oil leak

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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Y883 BOH 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 Y883 BOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y883 BOH registered?

Y883 BOH is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is Y883 BOH safe to buy?

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