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BD02 HVW

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,596 mi
Last recorded51,596 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HVW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 51,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 51,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 51,598 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 51,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,421 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and slightly sticks (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 50,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 50,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in the tread

Offside Front Tyre perishing in the tread

Fail 26 Jun 2019 45,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in the tread

Offside Front Tyre perishing in the tread

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,628 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,532 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,173 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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BD02 HVW is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD02 HVW, 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 BD02 HVW registered?

BD02 HVW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is BD02 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 HVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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