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BG02 ODF

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,037 mi
Last recorded162,037 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ODF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 162,037 miles

Back box exhaust rubber perrishing

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Front wipers starting to smear screen

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords showing

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

o/s/f and o/s/r wings corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2016 162,036 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Back box exhaust rubber perrishing

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Front wipers starting to smear screen

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords showing

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

o/s/f and o/s/r wings corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 153,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 135,705 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 135,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 124,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,419 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 123,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 112,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,904 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 102,006 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 95,230 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

under body cover

Fail 4 Jul 2009 95,230 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Inner Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

under body cover

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,516 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 ODF is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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