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BG52 WEA

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,507 mi
Last recorded59,507 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WEA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,507 miles

Offside Front brake just drag

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,160 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 50,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,114 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 48,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,025 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 27,915 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,731 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 WEA is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

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

Is BG52 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 WEA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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