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Y907 BJW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY907 BJW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 131,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 131,867 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,538 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Fail 15 Jun 2015 118,537 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 10 Jun 2014 102,023 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 102,022 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 81,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 81,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 71,258 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 71,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 69,707 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 69,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,412 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 65,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,842 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 54,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,729 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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Y907 BJW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y907 BJW, 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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Y907 BJW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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