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YR04 HGP

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,599 mi
Last recorded96,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HGP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,599 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 96,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,288 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 92,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,149 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 82,149 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens is cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 69,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,672 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,969 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,643 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,855 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 51,804 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,697 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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YR04 HGP is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR04 HGP, 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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What year was YR04 HGP registered?

YR04 HGP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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