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AD02 XVB

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XVB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear wheel rim possible small crack or cracked laquer benefit of doubt given.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear wheel rim possible small crack or cracked laquer benefit of doubt given.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake travel high but readings good and locking

Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,858 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake travel high but readings good and locking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,871 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

water leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,665 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre boyh sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,884 miles

battery insecure

offside rear tyre starting to crack

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

slight movement in handbrake lever side to side

surface corrosion present on exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2010 78,884 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre starting to crack

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

slight movement in handbrake lever side to side

surface corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 64,313 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 64,313 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,371 miles

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Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,871 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 48,866 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper o/s has damage

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 XVB is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 XVB registered?

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

Is AD02 XVB safe to buy?

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