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AY52 RXX

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RXX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,356 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 79,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Coolant tank empty

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,264 miles

Battery Lose

Both cv boots perished

Both front anti-roll bar linkiges bushes perished

Hand brake high

Rear tyres on limit

Pass 12 May 2011 66,208 miles

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre perished,worn

none standard exhaust

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 May 2011 66,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre perished,worn

none standard exhaust

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 May 2010 61,717 miles

Near side front brake disc corroded

Near side front drive shaft nut not locked in

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

Off side front brake disc corroded

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

Slight blow from front exhaust flex area

Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,717 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side front brake disc corroded

Near side front drive shaft nut not locked in

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

Off side front brake disc corroded

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

Slight blow from front exhaust flex area

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,229 miles

Slight exaust blow from rear silencer

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,227 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight exaust blow from rear silencer

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,377 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

off side front chassis bent slightly

starting motor is faulty (throwing out sparks)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 49,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

off side front chassis bent slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,445 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 40,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,072 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 34,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

tracking misaligned

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 RXX is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

AY52 RXX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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