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AY52 FOP

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,392 mi
Last recorded80,392 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FOP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 67,182 miles

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

Oil leak

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

crack in front screen

rear brakes binding

Fail 22 May 2014 67,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

crack in front screen

rear brakes binding

Pass 31 May 2013 58,547 miles

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

water leak and oil leaks to engine

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,850 miles

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

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

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

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

front ABS pickup rings split

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,166 miles

Battery insecure

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

discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,166 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,107 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,463 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,210 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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AY52 FOP is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY52 FOP, 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 AY52 FOP registered?

AY52 FOP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FOP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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