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BG52 WEO

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,344 mi
Last recorded70,344 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WEO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine light illuminated

front exhaust bracket broken

front subframe corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding around suspesion

rear spring seats corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,812 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash (fault)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 67,811 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash (fault)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres are low on the edges of tread

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres are low on the edges of tread

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,195 miles

near side front tyre is just legal ... advice change .

off side of vehicle has panel damage

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,129 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine light is on

near side front tyre is just legal ... advice change .

off side of vehicle has panel damage

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,376 miles

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

front subframe has slight corrosion

near side outer sill slightly corroded

off side rear door has slight damage

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front subframe has slight corrosion

near side outer sill slightly corroded

off side rear door has slight damage

rear section of exhaust corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,215 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,016 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)

both rear tyres slightley perished

rear number plate slightly warn

Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

both rear tyres slightley perished

rear number plate slightly warn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,494 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,655 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 WEO is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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