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AV02 EDC

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2020 116,655 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 114,124 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 114,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake Discs Wrong Size for Vehicle.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2018 108,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,898 miles

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

nsr tyre walls perrished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,898 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

nsr tyre walls perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,971 miles

Both front shocks weak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,083 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 83,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,215 miles

handbrake travel long

strong advise footbrake travel long

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,469 miles

front wipers smearing the screen

handbrake lever almost to the limit of its travel

rear brake discs appear in poor condition

rear brake pads appear very worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,820 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,115 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 EDC is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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