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AD02 XUT

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XUT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,994 miles

Both rear tyres are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are in poor condition

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,489 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

All four coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,592 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside sill damaged

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 79,592 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 73,405 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

drivers mirror glass slightly damaged

engine bay chassis brace corroding

offside front brake disc pitting

rear exhaust deteriorating

srs and engine management warning lights staying on

Fail 4 Feb 2012 73,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

drivers mirror glass slightly damaged

engine bay chassis brace corroding

offside front brake disc pitting

rear exhaust deteriorating

srs and engine management warning lights staying on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,045 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

driver and passenger seats do not fold forward

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 63,358 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,665 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front wing not excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

damage to nearside front wing not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 50,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,318 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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AD02 XUT is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD02 XUT, 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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What year was AD02 XUT registered?

AD02 XUT is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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