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Y823 BOH

2001 MG Z

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 BOH
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,727 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,163 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,163 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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Y823 BOH is a 2001 MG Z in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y823 BOH, 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 Y823 BOH registered?

Y823 BOH is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y823 BOH safe to buy?

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