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BG02 YKL

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2014 93,882 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

PAS belt perished

alternator belt perished

gear box oil leak

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,326 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,567 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

radiator corroded oil filter leaking front shocks soft various components corroding front tyres worn

Fail 9 Apr 2008 39,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

radiator corroded oil filter leaking front shocks soft various components corroding front tyres worn

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,416 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 YKL is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

BG02 YKL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is BG02 YKL safe to buy?

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