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AX02 HBY

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 HBY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 138,380 miles

Coolant leak Coolant pipe at rear of engine. ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 138,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Coolant pipe at rear of engine. ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 129,067 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn on both edges and inner sidewall is slightly cracked.

Windscreen cracked at the bottom on nearside.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 128,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges and inner sidewall slightly cracked.

Windscreen cracked at the bottom on nearside.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,408 miles

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

Parking brake performance requirement only just met.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,628 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 108,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,734 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,127 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades split on the ends ( N/S & O/S )

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,823 miles

slight cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,484 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,348 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,124 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,138 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 20 Sep 2006 50,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers split

Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,710 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 39,710 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 HBY is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX02 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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