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Y918 CPA

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 CPA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 61,832 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 61,768 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN IINNER EDGES

ALL 4 TYRES ARE DOT 04/05/06 SO I ADVISE TO REPLACE AND STEERING GEOMETRY CHECK ON ALL 4 WHEELS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,752 miles

slight coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,682 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,383 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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Y918 CPA is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y918 CPA, 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 Y918 CPA registered?

Y918 CPA is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y918 CPA safe to buy?

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