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AY02 WXX

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WXX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,519 miles

Oil leak

Both front tyres worn on inner tread

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre tread worn abnormally

Fail 30 Mar 2015 107,519 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner tread

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre tread worn abnormally

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 100,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 100,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Reverse light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,910 miles

Both rear tyres worn un-even on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre WAS flat recomend checking for puncture

Fail 3 Apr 2013 92,909 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres worn un-even on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre WAS flat recomend checking for puncture

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,053 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on Inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,237 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 62,912 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WXX is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY02 WXX, 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 AY02 WXX registered?

AY02 WXX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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