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AY52 RYM

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,802 mi
Last recorded38,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 38,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 36,364 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 36,333 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2024 33,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 27,941 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 27,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front suspension has corrosion

Rear rear suspension has corrosion

under body has some corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,715 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Both front steering inner tie rods/track rods corroded.

Both front track rod ends corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front anti-roll bar corroded.

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded.

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside front chassis rail corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).

Rear axle corroded.

Rear inner sills and chassis rails corroded. Will need attention soon.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,475 miles

Inner sills and chassis corroded.

Underbody/suspension/brake components corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,132 miles

chassis has some corrosion

steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 17 Sep 2019 27,128 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

chassis has some corrosion

steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 22 Sep 2018 26,473 miles

Front subframe/suspension arms corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips.

Fuel pipe near tank corroded.

Offside front chassis rail corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 26,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front subframe/suspension arms corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips.

Fuel pipe near tank corroded.

Offside front chassis rail corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,505 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Underbody starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,449 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Front chassis rails corroded.

Fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,354 miles

Both nearside front and offside front flexy hose ferules starting to corrode.

Floor and chassis rails have slight surface corrosion.

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,712 miles

Brake pipes going into all flexyhoses starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 16,900 miles

Brake pipe going into nearside front flexyhose starting to corrode.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,900 miles

Brake pipe going into nearside front flexyhose starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,136 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,356 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 RYM is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

AY52 RYM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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