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AE02 JVO

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,928 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 123,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 119,581 miles

1>exhaust noisy2>parking brake travel slightly high3>slight cuts on offside frot tyre outer wall

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 112,910 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 106,057 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,726 miles

Area of tread damage to nearside rear tyre

Failed initial Basic Emissions Test, suspect system defect!!

Heavy corrosion to fuel pipe/s (left area of tank)

MIL light showing

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 94,826 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,826 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,665 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,422 miles

srean has slight scratch ... o/s/rear tyre perishing ....

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,762 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 75,474 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls,not deep enough to reach casing.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,474 miles

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

Rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidewalls,not deep enough to reach casing.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,127 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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AE02 JVO is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 JVO, 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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AE02 JVO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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