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YP54 OBG

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,266 mi
Last recorded59,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 OBG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyrer cracking on inner wall

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyrer cracking on inner wall

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,374 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 48,248 miles

Brakr fluid is discoloured.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in nearside track rod inner.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,248 miles

Brakr fluid is discoloured.

Slight play in nearside track rod inner.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,953 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 37,935 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads low.

PAS drive belt splitting.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,841 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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YP54 OBG is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP54 OBG registered?

YP54 OBG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is YP54 OBG safe to buy?

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