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BF02 XLP

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,599 mi
Last recorded73,599 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XLP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on dash

n/s o/s front abs rings split

n/s o/s rear tyres slight cracks in sidewalls

Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on dash

n/s o/s front abs rings split

n/s o/s rear tyres slight cracks in sidewalls

Fail 11 Jan 2014 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

E M Lamp on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front ABS sensor rings split

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking (205/45/ZR/17 )

n/s/rear exhaust mtg cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,399 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,840 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,743 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,527 miles

N/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but no visible cords

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jan 2009 44,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but no visible cords

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,837 miles

oil leak

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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BF02 XLP is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF02 XLP, 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 BF02 XLP registered?

BF02 XLP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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