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AY52 RNU

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,543 mi
Last recorded91,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,543 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake balance only just met the limits, attention required!

n/s front to rear pipe corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,534 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,669 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,759 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 81,744 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 81,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,456 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 69,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,998 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 33,559 miles

all 4 coil springs not correctly located when vehicle is jacked up (poss cut springs) †#strong advise#

front brake pads getting low

middle and rear exhaust parts corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

nearside steering rack gator damp

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 RNU is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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