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BG02 WSE

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,295 mi
Last recorded119,295 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,176 miles

Child seat fitted

Flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leaks

engine fault lights on

Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,925 miles

EML on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,439 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 93,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,872 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 78,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres/front pads/boot lock faulty

Pass 8 Dec 2010 78,149 miles

front tyres/front pads/boot lock faulty

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,818 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 72,818 miles

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

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

oil leaking @ o/s/f lower engine/chassis mountings

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,091 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 66,091 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,885 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 59,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2007 56,189 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 45,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 May 2006 45,390 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 WSE is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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