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AY52 RDU

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RDU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,532 miles

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

both front tyres remoulding starting to separate

exhaust in poor condition in places

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored

nearside front remould tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front remould tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside mirror taped together

Fail 10 Dec 2008 83,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

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

both front tyres remoulding starting to separate

exhaust in poor condition in places

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored

nearside front remould tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front remould tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside mirror taped together

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,521 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 64,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust system in generally poor condition

front number plate cracked

n/s door handle broken but will still open door

nearside and offside rear tyres perished around edges of tread

temporary repair carried out to exhaust system

Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,096 miles

back brakes squeak when rotated but do not bind

Fail 11 Nov 2005 35,095 miles

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

rear brakes squeak when rotated but not binding

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 RDU is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

AY52 RDU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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