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BD02 ZPP

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,145 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 98,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,349 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,337 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 84,840 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 84,800 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,930 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,365 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 57,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 39,682 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 ZPP is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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