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Y912 BJW

2001 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,175 mi
Last recorded101,175 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 BJW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,799 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,584 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 88,584 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,671 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,792 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 48,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y912 BJW is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y912 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y912 BJW registered?

Y912 BJW is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y912 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 BJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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