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BG02 WOV

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,674 mi
Last recorded188,674 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WOV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 188,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 179,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 160,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 148,117 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 148,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 127,434 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 127,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort service brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort service brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,723 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,842 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 28,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre worn slightly on edges

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 WOV is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WOV, 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 WOV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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