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Y979 LOD

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 LOD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,731 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 62,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,493 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 48,493 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamps aim minor deterioration to image.Tinge white light from rear indicators.Front brake pads wearing thin,also 21% front brake imbalance

Rear exhaust silencer firat skin excessively corroded, pipe from rear silencer repaired with a bandage, the remaining pipe appears flaky with rust

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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Y979 LOD 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 60%.

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 Y979 LOD, 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 Y979 LOD registered?

Y979 LOD is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y979 LOD safe to buy?

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