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BD52 OBE

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,789 mi
Last recorded173,789 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OBE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 173,789 miles

centre exhaust leak

knocking from nearside front but no free play can be found

nearside front tyre worn to its minimum limit on the inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn to its minimum limit on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 173,785 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust leak

knocking from nearside front but no free play can be found

nearside front tyre worn to its minimum limit on the inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn to its minimum limit on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 169,618 miles

exhaust noisy

offside front brake bninding

Pass 23 Jul 2013 168,165 miles

coolant low

engine sounds like its misfiring

oil leak

outer cv boots perished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 161,172 miles

Both cv boots deteriorating

Engine check light on

Exhaust mounts corroding

N/s headlamp pattern poor

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some deterioration to orear suspension arm bushes

Some wear to both front track control arm inner bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 154,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2010 154,301 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 147,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2009 147,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2008 132,666 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 110,705 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 110,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,862 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 50,191 miles

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

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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BD52 OBE is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD52 OBE, 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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BD52 OBE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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