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AV51 XRE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,513 mi
Last recorded116,513 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XRE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,513 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 116,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 103,685 miles

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

VERY SLIGHT M/MENBT N/S LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,678 miles

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

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

VERY SLIGHT M/MENBT N/S LOWER SWIVEL BALLJOINT.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,234 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,382 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 62,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,709 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 50,690 miles

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

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 XRE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 AV51 XRE, 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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What year was AV51 XRE registered?

AV51 XRE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is AV51 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 XRE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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