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BG52 WDX

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,729 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 71,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

2 x rear tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad repair to air pipes

Pass 13 May 2016 59,022 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)

Pass 13 May 2015 55,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 55,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 50,319 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,028 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,876 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,852 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 35,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 35,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 32,830 miles

advise o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 4 May 2010 32,828 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,909 miles

advise power steering fluid leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,250 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 22,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 22,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,595 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 WDX is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

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

Is BG52 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 WDX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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