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BG52 MLO

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MLO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,857 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 102,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009
Fail 26 Jan 2009 89,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,949 miles

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

rear no plate light slightly deteriated

Fail 22 Feb 2008 71,949 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate light slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2007 67,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 55,980 miles

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,455 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 MLO is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

BG52 MLO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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