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AV51 XYF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,889 mi
Last recorded48,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XYF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode at end of plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls poor but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 36,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls poor but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seats folded belts not checked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,400 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 21,375 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,339 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,276 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 21,276 miles

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

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

n s f brake bind

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,275 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 20,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,821 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,199 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 19,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,852 miles

slight damage to o/s rear wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,649 miles

all 4 tyres side walls perrished

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 XYF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AV51 XYF, 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 XYF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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