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BG02 WPE

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,673 mi
Last recorded99,673 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,673 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,670 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,141 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,471 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 70,468 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,838 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,808 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 WPE is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

BG02 WPE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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