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AY52 HGK

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HGK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Sep 2013 104,531 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,451 miles

front outer cv gaiters starting to perrish

o/s/r fog lamp slightly dim

Fail 13 Aug 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash not working

front outer cv gaiters starting to perrish

o/s/r fog lamp slightly dim

Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,421 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r handbrake slightly down

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,769 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,740 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2008 67,291 miles

nearside rear brake discs has evidence of overheating and slight bining of brake

Fail 16 Aug 2008 67,291 miles

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

nearside rear brake discs has evidence of overheating and slight bining of brake

Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 63,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,359 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 58,359 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 48,730 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 HGK is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY52 HGK, 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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AY52 HGK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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