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AX02 OTA

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,503 mi
Last recorded46,503 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 OTA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,503 miles

parking brake travel

rear fog lamp switch incorperated with front fog switch

slight damage to the off side rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

parking brake travel

slight damage to the off side rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,271 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 46,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front and rear tyres of different aspect ratios

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 26,121 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 OTA is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTA, 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 AX02 OTA registered?

AX02 OTA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is AX02 OTA safe to buy?

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