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BG02 MDE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,492 miles

Oil leak

mil light on

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

mil light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,381 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,692 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN STICKER IN WIPER SWEEP

REAR EXHAUST HITTING BUMPER

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,977 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 MDE 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 88.9%.

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 MDE, 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 BG02 MDE registered?

BG02 MDE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 8 June 2002.

Is BG02 MDE safe to buy?

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