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BG52 MMJ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,744 mi
Last recorded156,744 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MMJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 156,744 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (d))

side skirts o/side and n/side limiting inspection

surface corrosion on all suspension components

vehicle has been under sealed at rear

Pass 25 Jan 2019 151,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant Leak @ Radiator

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,152 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 142,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,899 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,664 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,859 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,129 miles

handbrake could have less travel

Fail 16 Dec 2008 71,129 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

handbrake could have less travel

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,440 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

long travel in hand brake lever

Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,439 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

long travel in hand brake lever

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,970 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 56,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,629 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 MMJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MMJ, 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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BG52 MMJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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