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BG02 LCV

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,841 mi
Last recorded133,841 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LCV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads low

Fail 16 Apr 2015 133,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2014 129,026 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 129,026 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 125,724 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,924 miles

offside rear tyre splitting inner side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2011 118,101 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Apr 2010 116,235 miles

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

hand brake has a lot of travel

Fail 16 Apr 2010 110,220 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s & n/s/f seat tilt cables broken,3dr,(ref:-6.2,3).

stone damage to screen outside of wiper sweep area.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 89,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s & n/s/f seat tilt cables broken,3dr,(ref:-6.2,3).

stone damage to screen outside of wiper sweep area.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 61,650 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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BG02 LCV is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue 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 BG02 LCV, 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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BG02 LCV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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