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BG02 NDC

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,267 miles

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

coolant level low

front heatshield insecure

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

coolant level low

front heatshield insecure

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel near to excess

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,153 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,153 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,466 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 64,456 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,656 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 61,218 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,796 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 NDC is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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