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AG51 BHU

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 BHU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,849 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER PAD MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY & INNER BUSH STASRTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (OFFSIDE INNER JOINT)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER PAD MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY & INNER BUSH STASRTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (OFFSIDE INNER JOINT)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,663 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER PAD MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS BOTH EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding OFFSIDE REAR (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER PAD MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS BOTH EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,401 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS BOTH EDGES & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK FULL LENGTH OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS BOTH EDGES & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK FULL LENGTH OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing down towards edges

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,382 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing down towards edges

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,716 miles

o/s/r tyre has a crack/cut across tread (not deep enough to reach ply/cords) - advise to be replaced

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade ex deteriorated

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,704 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit towards outer edge & has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply/cords - advise to be replaced

o/s/f tyre has a crack/cut across tread (not deep enough to reach ply/cords) advise to be replaced

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade ex deteriorated

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,097 miles

brake pads not visualy checked wheel not removed for mot

rear brake discs rusting

sills not checked due to sill covers

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,823 miles

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

rear wiper blade u/s,n/s front wheel arch corroding,both rear metal b/discs corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,930 miles

srs light on dash!,front w/screen chipped,oil leak off engine,drivers door window n/w,n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge, .

Fail 3 Jun 2010 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

srs light on dash!,front w/screen chipped,oil leak off engine,drivers door window n/w,n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge, .

Pass 27 May 2009 57,451 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper bladessplit,o/s front washer jet partially blocked,h/brake high!

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,202 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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AG51 BHU is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG51 BHU, 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 AG51 BHU registered?

AG51 BHU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is AG51 BHU safe to buy?

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