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BG51 YLU

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

120,758 mi
Last recorded120,758 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YLU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 120,758 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 120,503 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,383 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 118,383 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,219 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 117,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure long spilt on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,757 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,520 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 112,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 110,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,568 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,336 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 106,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 97,681 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,468 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,756 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 3 Dec 2009 79,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,363 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 71,308 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,197 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake has large travel

o/s outer cv gaiter perished

Fail 7 Dec 2007 67,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake has large travel

o/s outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,795 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 56,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,578 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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BG51 YLU is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BG51 YLU, 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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BG51 YLU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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