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AE02 XXT

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 XXT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 98,090 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 98,055 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 95,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,447 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rattle / noise from engine bay

sports back box fitted

Fail 27 May 2011 84,447 miles

rattle / noise from engine bay

sports back box fitted

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 76,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 70,509 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 65,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,351 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 54,864 miles

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/F CV BOOT 2/ EXHAUST SLIGHTLY NOISEY 3/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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 XXT is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XXT, 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 AE02 XXT registered?

AE02 XXT is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AE02 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 XXT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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