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Y977 ERP

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 ERP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,858 miles

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

metal in all four tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,300 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left on inside edge, legal limit is 1,6mm

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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Y977 ERP is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y977 ERP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y977 ERP registered?

Y977 ERP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y977 ERP safe to buy?

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