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AY02 CLX

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,450 mi
Last recorded90,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CLX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,450 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 90,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,667 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 87,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,920 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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)

fluctuation from n/s/f brake reading

inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre is very badly split/perished

Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,519 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,424 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,345 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 37,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,280 miles

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

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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AY02 CLX is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY02 CLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 CLX registered?

AY02 CLX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AY02 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 CLX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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