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BG02 YJN

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YJN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,780 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 18 Jun 2018 108,780 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 105,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,424 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,390 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre on 3mm on inner

Fail 24 Apr 2014 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre on 3mm on inner

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,639 miles

srs light indicates fault

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

o/s/f door seal damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,639 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

o/s/f door seal damaged

srs light indicates fault

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

srs light indicates fault

Fail 2 Mar 2012 62,610 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

srs light indicates fault

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,415 miles

srs light on

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 34,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YJN is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue 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 YJN, 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 YJN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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