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BC51 JVY

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 JVY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,332 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,488 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front wiper blade split at the end

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,139 miles

Nearside and offside front ABS hub rings are fractured

Nearside rear tyre sidewall showing damage

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,696 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,709 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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BC51 JVY is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BC51 JVY, 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 BC51 JVY registered?

BC51 JVY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is BC51 JVY safe to buy?

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