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AY51 NZW

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,723 mi
Last recorded102,723 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NZW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,723 miles

Oil leak

brake pipesrusted

p/sbelt perished

reasr inner sills rusted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,543 miles

corosion on inner sills

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

discs started to wear

slight exhaust leak

slight play on offside front rack arm

Fail 31 Dec 2012 74,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight exhaust leak

corosion on inner sills

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

discs started to wear

slight play on offside front rack arm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,644 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,046 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,046 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,793 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,564 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,267 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 33,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AY51 NZW is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel 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 AY51 NZW, 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 AY51 NZW registered?

AY51 NZW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is AY51 NZW safe to buy?

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