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AX02 EOP

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,437 mi
Last recorded67,437 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EOP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,437 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2018 67,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre cut not to cords

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

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

engine light on

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Jul 2017 60,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre cut not to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre has a hip on outer wall

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre has a hip on outer wall

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,245 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,398 miles

o/s/r brake ferral slight corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,015 miles

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

coolant level low

front tyres cracking on edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 33,726 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,197 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 30,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,242 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 19,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,945 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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AX02 EOP is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX02 EOP, 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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AX02 EOP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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