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YEL 668S

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 668S
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 103,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body general corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,083 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 94,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 83,476 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside space saver spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 78,320 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 78,314 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 73,175 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,850 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,573 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,340 miles

Both front tyres are perishing on side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,743 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,363 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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YEL 668S is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEL 668S, 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 YEL 668S registered?

YEL 668S is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is YEL 668S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 668S shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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