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AV02 VXE

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,586 mi
Last recorded113,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 VXE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,586 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded from standing.

high level brake light not working.

offside and nearside inner sills have corrosion.

rear exhaust box/section corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded from standing.

high level brake light not working.

offside and nearside inner sills have corrosion.

rear exhaust box/section corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,080 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly chaffed

Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,080 miles

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

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

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly chaffed

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front side windows are heavily tinted may or may not be legal

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

brake pedal rubber worn

service brake pedal has very little reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,944 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,944 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 110,822 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust joint poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,563 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 28,561 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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
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AV02 VXE is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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