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AE52 HKH

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,951 mi
Last recorded71,951 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HKH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,951 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front track rod end slight play

offside rear tyre slight wear on edges close to wear bars

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,545 miles

All underside / suspension dry and rusty

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leaks

headlight patterns getting poor

inner sills corroding.

rear tyres are age cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2016 69,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

All brakes very rusty from standing.

All underside / suspension dry and rusty

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leaks

headlight patterns getting poor

inner sills corroding.

rear tyres are age cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edge & age cracking.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edge & age cracking.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,187 miles

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

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 57,174 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 445,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,916 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,880 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,771 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,506 miles

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

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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AE52 HKH is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE52 HKH, 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 AE52 HKH registered?

AE52 HKH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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