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AV51 XPP

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

133,722 mi
Last recorded133,722 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XPP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 133,722 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,698 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector return pipes perished and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation stop lights intermittent (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,036 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 8 Nov 2019 133,011 miles

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 19 Nov 2018 130,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 129,989 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm-perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 127,322 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 127,301 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,466 miles

engine management light on

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2016 120,448 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside forward outer sill (5.2.6)

engine management light on

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,175 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 116,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,927 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 109,882 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,480 miles

engine management light on.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,718 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 100,718 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,716 miles

1) Engine management ligdht on.

2) SRS ( suplimentary restraint system ) light on.

3) N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edges and damaged on outer tyrewall.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

1) Engine management ligdht on.

2) SRS ( suplimentary restraint system ) light on.

3) N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edges and damaged on outer tyrewall.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2009 87,287 miles

1) Front inner brake pads showing signs of wear.

2) Screw in O/S/R Tyre.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,287 miles

1) Front inner brake pads showing signs of wear.

2) Screw in O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 78,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,203 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 66,203 miles

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

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

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

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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AV51 XPP is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 AV51 XPP, 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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AV51 XPP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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