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BD02 ZGL

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,495 mi
Last recorded115,495 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ZGL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

foot brake rubber split

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators

n/s rear tyre outer tread cracking

o/s front wheel weld repaired

o/s rear tyre side wall cut

o/s wiper rubber torn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 115,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

foot brake rubber split

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators

n/s rear tyre outer tread cracking

o/s front wheel weld repaired

o/s handbrake cable loose

o/s rear tyre side wall cut

o/s wiper rubber torn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,662 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp illuminated

battery insecure

rear tyres cracking inside treads adv early replacement

Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp illuminated

battery insecure

rear tyres cracking inside treads adv early replacement

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,125 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 46,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 ZGL is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZGL, 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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BD02 ZGL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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