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AB52 PET

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,245 mi
Last recorded65,245 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 PET
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,245 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 65,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,588 miles

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

wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,925 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,668 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 36,138 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,854 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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AB52 PET is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 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 Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB52 PET, 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 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB52 PET is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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