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BD02 RXJ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,459 mi
Last recorded60,459 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 60,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,807 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 55,807 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,342 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,971 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,580 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 27,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,251 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 RXJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 BD02 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

BD02 RXJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is BD02 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 RXJ 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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