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AV02 DDK

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,475 mi
Last recorded55,475 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 DDK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 55,475 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 48,937 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 40,288 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 40,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/s slower than o/s to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 34,623 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,619 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 34,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,947 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Small leak from steering rack NS boot

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,477 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,032 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,989 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 27,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2009 25,685 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 23,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,673 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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AV02 DDK is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV02 DDK, 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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AV02 DDK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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