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Y978 UOS

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 UOS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,135 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,597 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s handbrake not as efficient as o/s

osr tyre worn bald on very inner edge

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on brake pipes

weep on pas rack

Pass 30 Apr 2011 90,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,044 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine over heating

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,084 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,084 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 56,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,609 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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Y978 UOS is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y978 UOS, 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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What year was Y978 UOS registered?

Y978 UOS is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y978 UOS safe to buy?

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