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AX02 OWR

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,697 mi
Last recorded115,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 115,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,529 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

grease on brake pipes front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,253 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,684 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper split.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,682 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper split.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,464 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror held on with tape.

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing deteriated.

slight bind front brakes.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,221 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 79,221 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,697 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,697 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,465 miles

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs rusted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,597 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,738 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,903 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 29,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 29,984 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 OWR is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

AX02 OWR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is AX02 OWR safe to buy?

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