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BD02 ZPW

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ZPW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 104,760 miles

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

near side and off side seats loose

Pass 12 Nov 2011 95,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,756 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,783 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 78,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,511 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 42,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside front tyre on 4.0mm on centre 3/4 of tread but wearing on inner edges on 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,802 miles

offside and nearside front tyre on 4.0mm on centre 3/4 of tread but wearing on inner edges on 1.6mm on inner edges

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 ZPW is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

BD02 ZPW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is BD02 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 ZPW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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