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BG52 MKJ

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MKJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre pressure leak and perish outer side wall

parking brake level high

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,830 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre pressure leak and perish outer side wall

parking brake level high

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,508 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 270,920 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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BG52 MKJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG52 MKJ, 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 BG52 MKJ registered?

BG52 MKJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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