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Y794 SHN

2001 MG Z

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 SHN
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,205 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 65,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,424 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 51,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y794 SHN is a 2001 MG Z in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Y794 SHN, 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

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What year was Y794 SHN registered?

Y794 SHN is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y794 SHN safe to buy?

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