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Y988 KNL

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 KNL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,626 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 75,626 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 62,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y988 KNL is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y988 KNL, 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 Y988 KNL registered?

Y988 KNL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y988 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 KNL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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