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AX02 RFE

2002 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 RFE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,376 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 107,376 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking both front tyre walls

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,368 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,915 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,914 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,644 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)

damage nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,644 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

damage nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,966 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic covers underside ofengine and onboth sills

Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic covers underside ofengine and onboth sills

Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,293 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,516 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 RFE is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 August 2002.

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