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Y601 GTW

2001 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,000 mi
Last recorded59,000 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 GTW
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,996 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 46,536 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 46,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power cable to rear of vehicle incorectly routed

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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Y601 GTW is a 2001 MG Z in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y601 GTW, 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 25 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y601 GTW?

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What year was Y601 GTW registered?

Y601 GTW is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y601 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 GTW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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