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AV02 DZN

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,793 mi
Last recorded157,793 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 DZN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 157,793 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 157,793 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure brake caliper bolt missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 145,128 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 145,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 137,925 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 137,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 129,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 117,960 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Both front suspension, track control arm inner bushes slight play

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,960 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Both front suspension, track control arm inner bushes slight play

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 104,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 90,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,119 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 DZN is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel 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 AV02 DZN, 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 DZN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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