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AV02 EBJ

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,518 mi
Last recorded98,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 EBJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread and low tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,514 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system slight deterioated

n/s/f and o/s/f bulkhead support bar slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system slight deterioated

n/s/f and o/s/f bulkhead support bar slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perrished in tread

Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perrished in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,034 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,622 miles

rear brake discs scored and pitted close to mot limits, rear pads worn but not considered excessive at present

Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,585 miles

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

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

rear brake discs scored and pitted close to mot limits, rear pads worn but not considered excessive at present

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,878 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 EBJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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