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YP54 OBB

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,376 mi
Last recorded68,376 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 OBB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,376 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,300 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp aim tarnished

Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f headlamp aim tarnished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,111 miles

crack in lower part of screen

headlamps tarnished

Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

crack in lower part of screen

headlamps tarnished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,033 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 49,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,381 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 32,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,071 miles

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,071 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering rack damp with oil

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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YP54 OBB is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 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 YP54 OBB, 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 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YP54 OBB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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