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RJ04 WRA

2004 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,080 mi
Last recorded42,080 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 2004 MG Z33,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 WRA
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn, on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring becoming weak

Fail 30 Mar 2007 37,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front coil springs becoming weak

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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RJ04 WRA is a 2004 MG Z in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 33,622 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ04 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ04 WRA registered?

RJ04 WRA is a 2004 MG Z, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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