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BG52 XYT

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier SECURED WITH CABLE TIES (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear BOTH REGISTRATIONBULBS DIM

Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier SECURED WITH CABLE TIES (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear BOTH REGISTRATIONBULBS DIM

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,599 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,131 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,835 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front coil springs insecure (in the jacked position)

front cv gaitors deteriorating

nearside rear tyre approaching minimum

slight play front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,730 miles

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front drop link bottom bushes are cracking

front brake discs are lipped

offside front brake pads are getting low

offside front radius arm bush has slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front drop link bottom bushes are cracking

front brake discs are lipped

offside front brake pads are getting low

offside front radius arm bush has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,142 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 47,141 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 37,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,612 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 XYT is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

BG52 XYT is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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