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BG02 YKX

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YKX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,294 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 118,289 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front has slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly loose but not excessive and can still be secured in the upright position

Fail 11 Aug 2015 105,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

drivers seat slightly loose but not excessive and can still be secured in the upright position

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,990 miles

Slight flat-spot on offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,096 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,916 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,484 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 81,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,835 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 74,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,658 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 49,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,964 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 YKX is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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