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AE52 OJG

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,247 mi
Last recorded132,247 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 132,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch anti slip is missing

Engine oil level is low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective grating (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 128,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective grating (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 119,819 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 119,818 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 114,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 May 2020 112,560 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear sill backs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,327 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,327 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,993 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,991 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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AE52 OJG is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OJG, 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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AE52 OJG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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