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AY02 RUU

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,298 mi
Last recorded91,298 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 RUU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 91,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 74,939 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 74,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RUU 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 AY02 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

AY02 RUU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is AY02 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 RUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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