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AY52 RZR

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,942 mi
Last recorded124,942 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 106,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,473 miles

front pads low/discs showing wear/corrossion

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall 205/45/17w

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s washer poor

rear pads low/rear discs poor condition

srs light on

surface corrossion on chassis/floor area

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,298 miles

front pads low/discs poor

rear discs poor condition

surface corrossion on floor/chassis areas

wipers poor

Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,438 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,784 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,299 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

o/s/r tyre poor condition/perished & cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,185 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 60,185 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,499 miles

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

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

Unable to open bootlid

Fail 12 Dec 2005 37,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Unable to open bootlid

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 RZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey 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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

AY52 RZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 RZR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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