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BG52 WDY

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

48,343 mi
Last recorded48,343 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,343 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 48,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,452 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 45,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,611 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2012 38,265 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver mirror cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,449 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,674 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,080 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread

Fail 19 Nov 2008 22,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,535 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 WDY 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 57.9%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

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

Is BG52 WDY safe to buy?

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