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YY04 RNZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 RNZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 888,936 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 88,835 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 61,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 45,432 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 45,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YY04 RNZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY04 RNZ, 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 YY04 RNZ registered?

YY04 RNZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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