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SJ54 OVO

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,871 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,871 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,093 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE SECTION

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW FROM JOINT AT CENTRE SECTION/BACKBOX

REAR WIPER IS COMPLETELY TORN

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,463 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,614 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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SJ54 OVO is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ54 OVO, 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 SJ54 OVO registered?

SJ54 OVO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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