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BG02 MDX

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,265 mi
Last recorded95,265 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MDX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal rubber edge worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 95,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pedal rubber edge worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,569 miles

Off side front brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side front tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Off side front tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,322 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 54,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,392 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 MDX is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG02 MDX, 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 MDX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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