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BG52 WEP

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,055 mi
Last recorded108,055 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WEP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,170 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 100,160 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,539 miles

front lower panel corroded and holed

Fail 8 Oct 2013 95,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lower panel corroded and holed

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member has extensive corrosion close to prescribed areas.

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

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

upper front panel corroding.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,977 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,096 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front panel corroding.

nearside rear tyre tread wear uneaven.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,134 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 40,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,596 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 24,649 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 WEP is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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