CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV02 DDA

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,577 mi
Last recorded90,577 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 DDA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 90,577 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,702 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,591 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill cover loose

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

park brake effort just met requirements

Fail 12 Jun 2020 79,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 72,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,970 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 57,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside park brake lower on effort

Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake weak on NSR

Screen washers weak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 57,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake weak on NSR

Screen washers weak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,770 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,133 miles

Front Suspension Appears Weak

Off Side Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Fail 19 Jul 2014 54,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension Appears Weak

Off Side Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,029 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Off Side Rear Wheel Appears Tight When Rotated Manually

parking Brake Appears to Require Attention/Adjustment

Fail 18 Feb 2012 52,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Off Side Rear Wheel Appears Tight When Rotated Manually

parking Brake Appears to Require Attention/Adjustment

Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,393 miles

Battery insecure

Near side Front Tyre Shows Wear To Both Shoulders

Off Side Front Tyre Shows Slight Cuts To Outter Shoulder/To Tread Area

Fail 29 Jan 2011 49,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Near side Front Tyre Shows Wear To Both Shoulders

Off Side Front Tyre Shows Slight Cuts To Outter Shoulder/To Tread Area

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,019 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,992 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 31,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV02 DDA is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV02 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV02 DDA?

You can check the full history of AV02 DDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV02 DDA registered?

AV02 DDA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is AV02 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 DDA shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV02 DDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV02 DDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.